Review 4

Review 4

  • December 4, 2024

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Doggy Paddle: Can All Dogs Swim?

Doggy paddle isn’t a given. A Scottish trainer explains which breeds really struggle in water and why a canine buoyancy aid matters for every dog.

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Kayaking With Your Dog: Preparing for the First Trip

Getting ready for kayaking with your dog? A Scottish trainer’s guide to choosing a kayak, building confidence and staying safe on the water.

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Paddling Training for You and Your Dog: First Sessions

Wondering what paddling training actually involves? Here’s what happens in your first sessions with your dog, from land work to your first float.

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Remote Dog Training for Paddlers in Ireland and Europe

From Irish loughs to Alpine lakes, remote video sessions bring specialist canine paddlesports training to owners across Ireland and Europe, with no time-zone gymnastics required.

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What Is a SUP Pup? Your Perfect Paddleboard Partner

A SUP pup is more than a dog on a board. Here’s what makes a great paddleboard partner, and how we train calm, confident SUP pups in Scotland.

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Paddleboarding With a Dog on Board: Balance and Trust

Paddleboarding with a dog is all about balance, technique and trust. A Scottish trainer shares how to get you both steady and confident on board.

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Paddleboarding With Your Dog in the USA: Remote Training From Scotland

Specialist canine paddlesports training is thin on the ground in the USA. Here is how remote video sessions from Scotland get American dogs water-ready, and why time zones are less of a problem than you would think.

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Dog Swimming Safety: Building Water Confidence

Dog swimming should be calm and confidence-building, never forced. A Scottish trainer shares how to introduce your dog to water safely and slowly.

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Remember how to REACT to reduce the risk to you and your dog around water 

R -Reduce Risk E -Enrichment A -Alert C -Conditions T -Treatment Reduce Risk Regularly check your dog’s leads, collars, and harnesses: Ensure they are in good working condition. Winter conditions & salt water can lead to rust...
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Camping With Your Dog: Paddling and Nights Under the Stars

Camping with your dog and a paddleboard is Scotland at its best. A trainer’s guide to wild camping, paddling and keeping your pup safe and cosy.

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