Pups compete in Brazil's Surf Dog Festival
Dogs can surf too!
Location: Natal, Brazil
Dogs surfed next to their owners
at the Surf Dog Festival
Parafina and her owner
Augusto won first place
OWNER OF FIRST PLACE WINNER DOG 'PARAFINA', AUGUSTO CESAR, SAYING:
"I'm really excited, I'm very grateful for being here and having won this title."
The pair had won medals
at the World Championships before
Another participant recalled
how he got into dog surfing
OWNER OF PARTICIPANT 'BONO', IVAN MOREIRA, SAYING:
"My idea was to buy a paddle board to start rowing and do a little physical activity. Bono got on my board and it was something amazing. The first time he got on the board he wagged his tail and started barking. His happiness on the board started gaining other people's attention. My dog has such a good time on the board!"
Beginners are given life vests
to ensure safety