Ruby’s top five tips for
paddling with your dog:
1. Time
The chances of a positive first experience are vastly
improved by taking your time; dogs are used to having four
legs fairly well planted on solid ground and to put them
onto a board that moves can be a massive trauma.Taking it
slow is also important as your paddling develops: allow
extra time on long trips for your pooch to enjoy it too.
Words: Clare Poyser
Pics: Canine SUP/Keith Wraight
2. Exercise
If your dog is like Ruby then a good run
before SUPing does wonders to help burn off
excess excitement and also brings with it a
dog that is a lot calmer.
3. Let them swim
Taking a hound on the water but not letting
them in it is like taking a kid to a sweet shop
and not buying anything. As long as you have
good commands with your dog then letting
them swim isn’t a problem. They’ll come back
when called and when they need a rest.
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