WW598 Jun 07 - SUP! Paddleboarding and kayaking with your dog (REPEAT)
Dreaming of calm, confident adventures on the water with your dog? Paddleboarding and kayaking can be so much fun for both you and your dog but they require thoughtful preparation and training to ensure safety and success.
Workshop Details
Dreaming of calm, confident adventures on the water with your dog? Paddleboarding and kayaking can be so much fun for both you and your dog but they require thoughtful preparation and training to ensure safety and success.
In this workshop, we’ll walk you through how to properly prepare your dog for paddleboarding and kayaking using clear foundation skills, gradual exposure, and confidence-building exercises. Whether you’re brand new to water sports or looking to refine your dog’s skills, you’ll learn how to build stability, neutrality, and reliability on the water.
We’ll cover:
- Foundational skills to train on dryland
- Building comfort with movement, balance, and equipment
- Teaching calm loading and settling
- Managing excitement, distractions, and environmental stressors
- Essential safety considerations and gear recommendations
- Step-by-step progressions from dry land to open water
This webinar is ideal for dog owners, trainers, and adventure enthusiasts who want to safely expand their training into real-world environments. You’ll leave with a structured plan to help your dog become a confident, steady companion on your paddleboarding or kayaking adventures.
Adventure awaits! Let’s make sure your dog is ready for it
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Instructors
Sara Brueske (she/her) has been training dogs for over 15 years, and has experienced a large variety of breeds and sports during that time. Having graduated as a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner ...
Registration
Working
$39.95
Enrollment limit: 13
Working participants will submit a short video (approx. 90 seconds) for instructor feedback. Limited number of spots available.
- Access to video lecture
- Ask question via forums
- Submit 90 minute video for personalized feedback
Registration dates:
May 22, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Audit
$29.95
Enrollment limit: Unlimited
Unlimited number of spots available. Will receive access to all materials, may ask general questions on course materials in class forum.
- Access to video lecture
- Ask question via forums
Registration dates:
May 22, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Why choose us?
We offer a variety of online training solutions designed to help you and your furry friend achieve success
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Start by clicking on the Course Schedule link at the top of this page. If registration is open, select the course you wish to take from the list and click on that link. From that page, click on the registration link and choose the enrollment level you are interested in. This webpage describes the steps in more detail.
Registration opens on the 22nd of the month preceding the course start date (ie March 22 for courses beginning April 1st) and close on the 15th day of the month the session has started (ie April 15 for courses starting April 1st). You cannot register for 6 week courses outside of this period.
Scholarships are offered to students who do not feel they can afford the full tuition, but who have a sincere interest in expanding their skills as a dog sport trainer. Scholarships are offered in the form of a 50% tuition credit at the Bronze level. To apply, select the Scholarships link from the top menu (under new students) or click this link. We ask that if you are on a scholarship, you limit yourself to one class. There are a maximum of three scholarships per student permitted in a calendar year.
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