Sadie leaps for the "Libertyville's Big Air Dog" at the 2012 Dog Days of Summer. on Friday, July 6, 2012. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media
Cindy Fredley watches as Sadie leaps for the "Libertyville's Big Air Dog" at the 2012 Dog Days of Summer. on Friday, July 6, 2012. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media
Water sprays as dogs, their owners and spectators gather for "Libertyville's Big Air Dog" at the 2012 Dog Days of Summer. on Friday, July 6, 2012. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media
Children line up by the water as they watch the "Libertyville's Big Air Dog" at the 2012 Dog Days of Summer. on Friday, July 6, 2012. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media
Mayor Terry Weppler looks down at one of the jumping dogs after throwing out the ceremonial first ball at the "Libertyville's Big Air Dog" at the 2012 Dog Days of Summer. on Friday, July 6, 2012. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media
Children line up by the water as they watch the "Libertyville's Big Air Dog" at the 2012 Dog Days of Summer. on Friday, July 6, 2012. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media
Petey leaps in "Libertyville's Big Air Dog" at the 2012 Dog Days of Summer. on Friday, July 6, 2012. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media
Cody makes a splash at the "Libertyville's Big Air Dog" at the 2012 Dog Days of Summer. on Friday, July 6, 2012. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media
Mayor Terry Weppler looks down at one of the jumping dogs after throwing out the ceremonial first ball at the "Libertyville's Big Air Dog" at the 2012 Dog Days of Summer. on Friday, July 6, 2012. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media
Clay Lyon tells Gucci it's alright as he tries to coax his dog into takeing the leap at the "Libertyville's Big Air Dog" at the 2012 Dog Days of Summer. on Friday, July 6, 2012. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media
LIBERTYVILLE -- Libertyville held the opening ceremonies of the Dog Days of Summer, with local dogs jumping for the title of “Libertyville’s Big Air Dog.” Dozens of dogs showed up to compete. Mayor Terry Weppler threw out the ceremonial first ball. Children and others lined … Read More