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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 ...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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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