Paddle Board Surfing With Dogs

Build up to the paddle board ride.

Paddle board surfing with dogs.

Paddle surfing with dozer. Whether the mind of a canine human or sea turtle it s okay to be salty. What started out as a small family owned surf shop in cocoa beach florida in the late 1970s salty dog paddle is now the largest paddle sports public charity in america. Salty dog paddle is a state of mind.

The board works kraken 10 3 hardboard is a great option for those wanting to learn how to paddle board with their dog. When your dog is first learning to be a sup pup you can expect some shifting and wiggle butt on the board. Have your dog try the paddle board out before going on it in the water. It also comes with a 9 removable center tracking fin a small front bungeed storage compartment multiple d rings along the sides for kayak chairs and more.

It s a great all around board that can handle a bit of surf while still providing optimimum crusing perfomance on daily paddles. Douglas robichaud doug is a content writer at isle surf sup who has been surfing and paddle boarding for over 10 years. Paddle surfing with your dogs is the new hipster on the beach. A tired dog is also less likely to wiggle and shift about.

The right stand up paddle for dogs should be stable. You can literally float up to 3 people on this paddle board. The draftsun orka is a mega monster inflatable paddle board that can support a maximum weight capacity of 550 pounds. So to paddle well you and your pet you need a stable paddleboard.

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. It boasts over 150 volunteers across the united states with headquarters in palm beach county florida. A wider longer board is more stable. Go surf that wave and don t leave your dogs at home.

Since joining the isle team he has become a paddle board expert in all topics ranging from products basic tutorials tips and tricks sup safety and new trends. We tried paddle boarding for the first time ever and we of course took reynard our pomeranian puppy with us too. This is because of it s wide width which measures 34 inches. For those of us with larger dogs or multiple dogs look for a longer and wider board to cruise on.

Also we had a surprize there. You need a paddle that will absorb the waves without a tippy feeling and you can even advance to a faster touring board. Get in the water with your dog and play around to help your dog feel at ease. It s built to be 12 long 45 wide and 8 thick.

With a degree in english journalism doug has been an outdoor adventure content writer for over four years.