Kayaking With Your Dog: Preparing for the First Trip

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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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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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Pack Raft Adventures With Your Dog in Scotland

Pack raft adventures open up Scotland’s wild waterways with your dog. A trainer’s guide to kit, claws, cold water and building up to remote trips.

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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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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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Why Dog Training Is the Foundation of Water Adventures

Great days on the water start with good dog training. A Scottish trainer explains why recall, calm and trust come long before the paddleboard.

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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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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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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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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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