Athletes dressed as Scooby Doo on that occasion (Image: Getty)

Most people struggle to stay upright on the surfboard, but these dogs look like seasoned pros on the waves.

They attend the UK Dog Surfing Championships, their fourth year for the annual event.

The “Masters of the Dog”, as we all know, kicked off this morning (Saturday 23rd July) at Branksome Dene Chin Beach in Poole, Dorset.

The owner and his furry friends participated in dog surfing, and the attending public was able to enjoy it as a family throughout the day.

Organizer Mark Reeves said:

Up to 3,000 visitors are expected throughout the day and up to 30 dogs of all breeds will participate in the championship.

Marina White in Bournemouth and Coco Training for Dogs ahead of the Dog Masters 2022 UK Dog Surfing Championship at Blanksome Dane Chin Beach in Poole, Dorset. Picture date: Saturday July 23, 2022. PA photo.Photo should read: Andrew Mashoes/PA Wire

Bournemouth owner Marina White and her dog Coco (Image: PA)

The dog paddleboard race is open to participants of all skill levels, so the bag of toys doesn’t have to be a natural in the waves.

The dogs are being monitored to make sure they are happy and safe in the water, and if the footage comes through, it looks like they are.

One owner used a Scooby Dough costume to guide his pet through the surf, but some of the competition dogs seem to be taking the lead very seriously.

Overall, it’s a very nice event. Check out these photos for the “aww” fix for the day.

Bournemouth, England, July 23: Athletes dressed as Scooby Doo and their dogs warm up before the race in Bournemouth, England, on July 23, 2022. The UK dog surfing championship is in its fourth year and is held held at Blanksome Dane Chain Beach, where the dog-surfing excitement and family fun continues throughout the day. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

“The judge never knows I’m not a real dog” (Image: Getty)

Alami live news. 2JJ568X Branksome Dene Chine Pool, Dorset, UK. 23 July 2022. The British Dog Surfing Championship Dog Masters Festival, organized by Shaka Surf, will be held at Branksome Dene Chine Beach. This is the fourth year of the dog surfing competition in the UK alone, with 30 dog athletes entered in fast-paced dog racing and dog owners' elaborate clothing competition, Mutts Market, Paw Inn beach bar, dog . There is live music at night, including shows and food. Biscuits, a 3 year old Cocker Spaniel, is looking great on the surfboard with his owner Jasmine! Credits: Carolyn Jenkins / This is an AlamyLiveNews image and may not be part of the actual Alamy transaction. If you are not sure, please contact our sales team.

Cookies with owner Jasmine and a 3-year-old Cocker Spaniel (Image: Alami Live News)

Owners and dogs will compete at the 2022 Dog Masters Festival UK Dog Surfing Championships at Branksome Beach, Dorset. July 23, 2022. See SWNS SWBRdogs story. Britain's only dog ​​surfing championship is in its fourth year and bigger than ever.

The dogs ran away (Image: Tomren SWNS)

Owners and dogs will compete at the 2022 Dog Masters Festival UK Dog Surfing Championships at Branksome Beach, Dorset. July 23, 2022. See SWNS SWBRdogs story. Britain's only dog ​​surfing championship is in its fourth year and bigger than ever.

This guy seems a little more concerned, but the dog is being supervised to make sure he’s safe and happy underwater (Image: Tomren SWNS)

Marina White in Bournemouth and Coco Training for Dogs ahead of the Dog Masters 2022 UK Dog Surfing Championship at Blanksome Dane Chin Beach in Poole, Dorset. Picture date: Saturday July 23, 2022. PA photo.Photo should read: Andrew Mashoes/PA Wire

Coco is natural in the waves (Picture: PA)

Owners and dogs will compete at the 2022 Dog Masters Festival UK Dog Surfing Championships at Branksome Beach, Dorset. July 23, 2022. See SWNS SWBRdogs story. Britain's only dog ​​surfing championship is in its fourth year and bigger than ever.

This event is considered to be the only event here in the UK (Image: Tom Wren SWNS)

Owners and dogs will compete at the 2022 Dog Masters Festival UK Dog Surfing Championships at Branksome Beach, Dorset. July 23, 2022. See SWNS SWBRdogs story. Britain's only dog ​​surfing championship is in its fourth year and bigger than ever.

Some dogs are tied to a board to prevent accidents (Image: Tomren SWNS)

Owners and dogs will compete at the 2022 Dog Masters Festival UK Dog Surfing Championships at Branksome Beach, Dorset. July 23, 2022. See SWNS SWBRdogs story. Britain's only dog ​​surfing championship is in its fourth year and bigger than ever.

The racing and entertainment will be a great day out for the family (Image: Tom Wren SWNS)

Owners and dogs will compete at the 2022 Dog Masters Festival UK Dog Surfing Championships at Branksome Beach, Dorset. July 23, 2022. See SWNS SWBRdogs story. Britain's only dog ​​surfing championship is in its fourth year and bigger than ever.

Surfers in different costumes racing their pups (Image: Tomren SWNS)

Owners and dogs will compete at the 2022 Dog Masters Festival UK Dog Surfing Championships at Branksome Beach, Dorset. July 23, 2022. See SWNS SWBRdogs story. Britain's only dog ​​surfing championship is in its fourth year and bigger than ever.

Perhaps four legs are better than two for staying upright on the surfboard (Image: Tom Wren SWNS)

Competitors will compete in the DogMasters 2022 UK DogSurfing Championship at Branksome DeneChine Beach in Poole, Dorset. Picture date: Saturday July 23, 2022. PA photo.Photo should read: Andrew Mashoes/PA Wire

Face of a small dog who is not afraid of big waves (Image: PA)

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