Webinars

Live Online Learning

Learn from anywhere, coming soon.

Not everyone can get to a Scottish loch, and not every useful lesson needs to happen on the water. Our webinars will bring the theory side of canine paddlesports to you, wherever you are.

Topics we’re planning

  • Dog water safety: the checks that matter before every trip
  • Cold water, cold dogs: what Scottish conditions teach us about year-round safety
  • Choosing the right vessel and buoyancy aid for your dog
  • Reading canine body language on and around the water
  • Recall: building the skill your dog’s safety depends on

Sessions will be live, with time for questions, and recorded for anyone who can’t make the slot. Time zones welcome, we already work with clients across the USA, the EU and Australia.

Register your interest and we’ll let you know when dates are confirmed.

Our Blog

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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Thinking about heading out on the water with your dog?

If you’re heading out on the water please wear a buoyancy aid. Not only is this mandatory to comply with Scottish Loch bylaws, it could also save your life. During the pandemic, the popularity of watersports increased dramatically. Wi...
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Your first adventure on the water with your dog

Your First few trips together on the water should be short & broken up with lots of breaks on the shore, Take time to make sure this is positive for everyone involved. Planning the location for your first outing and being confident you ...
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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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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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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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Dog Water Safety: Essential Checks Before Every Trip

Dog water safety comes down to a few checks you do every time. Here’s the routine I run before any paddle, built around R.A.F.T. and REACT.

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Ensure you R.A.F.T when out on the water with your dog 

Recall –I would advise against paddling with your dog with a leash attached, if your dog enters the water this can create a hazard by getting caught on items underwater or other passing vessels.Not only can leashes present a risk of c...
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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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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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