alicia nelson says her dog, gidget, was born for this. >> it's a joy to have with your dog and i thinkmany people will relate to that because i was a competitive person our relationship. >> the dogs are judged on four categories, the length of the ride, the size of the wave, confidence, and of course, style. >> we saw one of the dogs going, turning around and facing the other way, then turning right back around and we saw a couple floaters out there so we are adding that for the style points. >> the surf competition is part of the incredible dog challenge, put on to bring people and pets closer together. >> we also have dogs competing in freestyle flying discs. we have agility, racing, and everybody's favorite, dying dog. >> it's all about celebrating the bond between man and man's best friend. >> do my best thing with her, we love surfing together. >> a group of junior lifeguards cheered on the surfing dogs, celebrating gidget for winning in the small dog category, and sugar, for taking first among the large dogs. win or lose, it's a way to give all the dogs there day, and for their h