Nora.

For anyone who was wondering why DARK K9 was trying to get an idea of how many dogs might be earning an Advanced or Excellent ribbon at their first event on Derby weekend, here you go…They’re a little bit extra 😆

Dressed to manifest! Our first outdoor event this year will be in Kentucky during Derby Weekend at DARK K9…(Dear Summer, We’re ready. 🙏 Please hurry up.)

🥶It’s been terrible outside so we’ve been working on rosettes, trying to will our way to happier days…

1 1/2” wide SH BioThane®️reduced to 1” straps and buckle. Descriptions in captions. Available for purchase at https://norafullstop.etsy.com

Tracking lines with handles, suitable for use as training lines. These are made using 1/2” SH BioThane and hand sewn for strength. Heavily discounted because the saddle stitching could’ve been prettier. The charcoal gray is a limited edition color.

Lengths and prices in captions.

$5 domestic shipping or can be picked up if you’re local (Cincinnati.)

Comment ‘claim’ or ‘mine’ to purchase.

During these cold months, we’ve been making collars and gear to pack the Nora. pop-up shop full for dock diving season because once that hits we’ll be busy traveling and competing almost every weekend. In the meantime, the truck needs new brakes 😂 and I want to buy a ribbon printing machine 🤷‍♀️ (plus actual Nora doesn’t want to wait for the outdoor pools to open again) so things are subject to change. 😁

I’ll be posting these collars along with a handful of tracking/training/long lines for sale with a pre-etsy discount, so keep an eye out…

Most other premades can be found in our Etsy store.

https://norafullstop.etsy.com

Nora’s 2025 Q ribbon rosette is complete 🥰. We are beyond lucky to be surrounded by so many AMAZING dock diving facilities - The Gated Dock, Cross Creek Farm Canine Water Sports, DARK K9, K9 Splash Zone and Run, Jump, Splash ❤️

When it comes to amenities they each offer something different, but they ALL have phenomenal volunteers working and a welcoming environment.

(And for anyone who isn’t familiar, they’re all within a 3 hour drive of Cincinnati.)

Oops…I can’t believe how long it’s been since I posted anything 😳 so here’s a quick update: Business paperwork for the patent pending on our handle collar is fiiiinally finished. Last weekend we got to get back in the pool and barked in the new year at The Gated Dock.

There are a handful of rosettes in progress, one of which is a H.AR.D. Charger (made using the Q ribbons) to commemorate Amy Arnold and Jackie finishing at the top of the Topaz division 🥰 up in Galion. The rosette next to it is being made from what I had left of Nora’s 2025 Q ribbons. The center buttons sitting on them are just place holders. At this point, everyone knows that when we go custom, it’s personalized 😁

(Pay no attention to the rest of the mess 🫠)

You still have time to get it for Christmas if you pick up in Cincinnati…
1.5” wide with 1” straps and buckle. Details in comments⤵️

I’m a huge fan of the black on black look. 😍
(I’m not a fan of the snow messing with my photos)

💎It was pretty when I made it and I even said that I couldn’t wait to see it on her, but 🤯
❤️Lily’s❤️ modeling skills help it go next level…

📸credit - Jen Suekawa