The present disclosure relates to an aquatic race assembly for canines and a method of conducting races of canines with the assembly. The assembly generally includes two lanes and a platform with a start line a predetermined distance from an end of the platform. The platform is positioned proximate to a body of water. The water may be held in a container. An object adapted to be bitten and pulled by a dog is positioned proximate to the water and positioned a predetermined distance from the start line. The lanes may be separated by a partition. In a race, at least one canine is timed as the canine crosses the start line, moves from the platform to the water, swims through the water, and bites the object. The timer stops when the canine disconnects the object from a timing system.
