Remember how to REACT to reduce the risk to you and your dog around water
Remember how to REACT to reduce the risk to you and your dog around water
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ensure you R.A.F.T when out on the water with your dog
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.
How to Paddle With Your Dog: A Trainer’s Guide
Learn how to paddle with your dog safely and calmly. A Scottish trainer’s practical guide to kit, recall and short first trips on the water.
Canine Paddlesports in Australia: Remote Training Across Time Zones
Australia has a brilliant paddling culture but few specialist canine paddlesports trainers. Here is how remote video coaching from Scotland works for Australian owners, time zones and all.
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.

