Dozer's love for dog surfing revitalizes doug hokstad's passion for the ocean

Beyond Dozer’s surf ability, he has done something amazing in my life. As a native San Diegan, I grew up surfing and loved being in the water. Due to two spine surgeries, I had to make a permanent exit from the ocean. Surfing was taken away from me and I was frustrated about the theft and sad about the departure. I was so bummed by the lost love affair that I avoided being around the ocean. It was too painful to watch from afar.
Dozer has rescued me from my “surfing despair.” Because of his discovery and love of surfing, I am now back in the ocean surfing with Dozer, I can't believe it.
The magic of surfing visits me every time Dozer and I make our way through the surf to the line up. When that perfect little wave sets up, I turn Dozer around and I immediately feel the energy of the swell. As I push Dozer into the clean swell for a perfect ride and see him working his way down the line… I am surfing again! THANKS DOZER!
I wrote the book out of gratitude for what Dozer has done in my life. More importantly I believe that his story might encourage many children to believe that they can do something great.
Dozer has rescued me from my “surfing despair.” Because of his discovery and love of surfing, I am now back in the ocean surfing with Dozer, I can't believe it.
The magic of surfing visits me every time Dozer and I make our way through the surf to the line up. When that perfect little wave sets up, I turn Dozer around and I immediately feel the energy of the swell. As I push Dozer into the clean swell for a perfect ride and see him working his way down the line… I am surfing again! THANKS DOZER!
I wrote the book out of gratitude for what Dozer has done in my life. More importantly I believe that his story might encourage many children to believe that they can do something great.