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Central Missouri · 2 hr 11 min away

Dock diving near Jefferson City

Dock diving near Jefferson City? Our pool in Bolivar is a little over two hours from the Capitol via US-54, making it one of the most convenient dog swimming facilities for central Missouri.

Handler smiling over the wood-and-wire dock railing while a Malinois waits calmly on the turf dock
Drive time
2 hr 11 min
Distance
121 miles
Destination
Bolivar, MO

Route from Jefferson City: Take US-54 west past the Lake, then MO-73 south and Highway 32 west.

Why Jefferson City dogs make the trip

Jeff City handlers often stop on the way to or from the Lake of the Ozarks for a quick confidence-building swim lesson.

Everything at Leaping Legends is by appointment, so when you arrive from Jefferson City, MO, the dock and pool are ready for your dog. Owner and trainer Audra Sharpf coaches every lesson, and every booking request goes straight to her phone at (417) 840-9023.

What you can book

This is actually what plays in my head. Pure joy, one paddle at a time.
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Directions

Your route from Jefferson City

Leaping Legends Dock Diving

907 E 477th Road, Bolivar, MO 65613

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Questions

Good to know

Nope! Your dog doesn’t have to know what dock diving is to come swim. If they like the water, that’s good enough for us — and if they don’t, we’ll teach them. Nervous swimmers and puppies start with a swim lesson; confident swimmers can move on to coached dock diving.

Everything is by appointment. Pick a service, date and time on our online booking calendar, or call or text Audra at (417) 840-9023. Every request goes straight to Audra’s phone and she confirms by text.

Our pool is outdoors, so swimming and dock diving are seasonal and weather-dependent. Audra closes the pool for the colder months and reopens when it warms up. Dog training is available year-round.

Bring your dog’s favorite floating toy, a leash and a towel (or two — you will get splashed). Audra will let you know anything else when she confirms your appointment.

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See you on the dock, Jefferson City.

Pick a time on the calendar or text Audra. Every request goes straight to her phone, and she’ll confirm your splash by text.