Course 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
This workshop previously ran under a different course number. Please check your Class and Workshop Library to prevent a duplicate purchase.
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Lecture Publish Date: Sunday June 7th
Video Submissions Due Date: Sunday June 14th @ 12pm noon PT
Feedback & Questions Video Publish Date: Wednesday June 17th
Instructor: Sara BrueskeSara 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 ... (click here for full bio including Sara's upcoming courses)
