Courses

Training Courses for You and Your Dog

Structured training, coming soon.

Our one to one sessions and workshops have always been built around the dog in front of us. Courses are the next step: a proper progression you can work through, so you and your dog build skills in a sensible order rather than picking things up piecemeal.

What we’re building

  • A beginner course covering recall, confidence and the land-based foundations
  • Water confidence work for dogs who are unsure, at their own pace
  • Vessel-specific modules for paddleboard, kayak and canoe
  • Safety and rescue skills, including what to do when things don’t go to plan

Each course will mix practical sessions with things you can practise at home in between. We’ll keep group sizes small, because dogs learn better without a crowd.

In the meantime, our one to one training sessions and group workshops are running as usual. Get in touch if you’d like to start now.

Our Blog

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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 ...
Read More

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...
Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More
© 2026 - Canine Paddle Sports