Teach Your Dog to SUP
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUPing) is great exercise and a lot of fun.
SUPing with your best friend is even more fun. We all know our dogs are part of our family and they just want to go where we go and do what we do! Now they can. Here are some very basic tips to get started SUPing with your dog. |
The following
assumes you already know how to SUP, have a SUP board and paddle and are familiar with the basics of
SUPing. (If not, see our "SUP Basics" page.)
Now you are ready to introduce your best friend to SUPing.
This also assumes your dog likes the water.
If not, please take the time to introduce them to the water at their own pace. Take your time.
Now you are ready to introduce your best friend to SUPing.
This also assumes your dog likes the water.
If not, please take the time to introduce them to the water at their own pace. Take your time.
ONE
Always have your SUP
dog wear a canine Life Jacket. Things happen.
Let’s always make it a fun and SAFE experience.
While out in the water if you dog falls or jumps off, it’s much easier to get them back on the board using the handle that’s attached to the Life Jacket. Canine life jackets are available at some pet stores and online. Here are a few examples:
Let’s always make it a fun and SAFE experience.
While out in the water if you dog falls or jumps off, it’s much easier to get them back on the board using the handle that’s attached to the Life Jacket. Canine life jackets are available at some pet stores and online. Here are a few examples:
D-FA
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OUTWARD HOUND
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PAWS ABOARD
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RUFFWEAR
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Introduce your SUP
dog to the SUP board on land first.
Encourage them to get on and off the SUP board by themselves. Take your time. Don’t rush it. You can sit, kneel or stand on the board behind them and simulate paddling, switching from side to side so your SUP dog will know what to expect. |
THREE
Introduce your SUP
dog to the SUP board in calm water.
A lake or bay works best.
Place the SUP board in ankle deep water and encourage your dog to get up on the SUP board on their own.
Start by moving the board around a bit. When your dog looks comfortable with the experience, get on the board with them (OK to start on your knees or sitting) and paddle away from the shore.
Remember….lots of positive encouragement.
When you’re comfortable, go ahead and stand up.
A lake or bay works best.
Place the SUP board in ankle deep water and encourage your dog to get up on the SUP board on their own.
Start by moving the board around a bit. When your dog looks comfortable with the experience, get on the board with them (OK to start on your knees or sitting) and paddle away from the shore.
Remember….lots of positive encouragement.
When you’re comfortable, go ahead and stand up.
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FOUR
Encourage
your SUP dog to stand or sit in the middle or back of the SUP board.
It is more important for owners of large dogs to keep them in this position so you have better control of the SUP board.
Small dogs can stand on the front or roam all over the board but it’s best to keep them right in front of you or behind you so you don’t hit them with the paddle when you switch sides.
(On a side note, if you ever want to surf your dog, it’s critical that they learn to stay in the back 1/3 of the board or they will never make the transition to surfing)
Remember, a lot of positive encouragement goes a long way.
It is more important for owners of large dogs to keep them in this position so you have better control of the SUP board.
Small dogs can stand on the front or roam all over the board but it’s best to keep them right in front of you or behind you so you don’t hit them with the paddle when you switch sides.
(On a side note, if you ever want to surf your dog, it’s critical that they learn to stay in the back 1/3 of the board or they will never make the transition to surfing)
Remember, a lot of positive encouragement goes a long way.
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FIVE
HAVE FUN!
SUP SAFE!
HELP OTHERS LEARN THE STOKE!
GIVE BACK TO LOCAL K9 CHARITIES!
LEAVE NOTHING IN AND AROUND OUR WATER WAYS
BUT PAW PRINTS AND SMILES!
SUP SAFE!
HELP OTHERS LEARN THE STOKE!
GIVE BACK TO LOCAL K9 CHARITIES!
LEAVE NOTHING IN AND AROUND OUR WATER WAYS
BUT PAW PRINTS AND SMILES!
San Diego SUP PUPs
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Want to take lessons?
SUP PUPs San Diego
SUP Pups San Diego has 1hr. Stand Up Paddle Board 1 Lessons with your Dog! Only $35.00. Located in Liberty Station behind the Courtyard Marriott Hotel! (Click on the SUP PUP Logo on the left!) SUP Pups San Diego hosted by The SUP Connection located behind the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Liberty Station. The Lesson starts at our location at Liberty Station where the dogs can meet, sniff and feel comfortable with each other. They can play around to relieve some energy before getting on the Paddle Board. Then we will move down to the sandy beach to launch off into the water and venture out into the Marina. Samantha and her Lab/Dingo Jak will teach you the basics and safety of SUP, while putting your dog safely on the board. The hour session takes you under the North Harbor Bridge near the Navy Dolphin Training Facility where you can see the dolphins as well as many more amazing sites of San Diego!! Dog Treats, Action Photos, and water provided! More information and photos found at www.facebook.com/SUPPupsPaddleBoarding https://instagram.com/sup_pups_san_diego/ http://www.sandiegosuprentals.com/#/sup-pups/ Here's a video....... https://youtu.be/jehx53JQ0Yk or https://youtu.be/F9UwpHEBMuA |
MORE:Click on SUP Dog Jack's photo.......
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After you SUP.......
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