Paddle Board Dog

Paddle boarding with Ahsoka.

Check out how to get your dog started on a paddle board here.

Bambu paddle boarding with her family.

Paddle Board Dogs

Some video and pics of us practicing paddle boarding with Ahsoka (5 months), and playing in the ocean at Napili Bay.

She loves the water and loves to get on the board.

Find out how to get your dog started on a paddle board here.

Devo & dad on the paddle board.

Dad & Ahsoka.

Swimming fun with mom.

Paddle Board training with Ahsoka

Some paddle board training with Ahsoka (4 months).

Ahsoka running on the beach with dad at Napili Bay.

Dog Paddle Boarding, Step One

This video shows the beginning steps to teaching your dog to learn to love being on a paddle board.
To really get your new dog or puppy to love paddle boarding, the best way to start is with the board on dry land.  Here you will see as we add a command word "Get On" to her getting on the board and saying "surf" when the board moves.  By using food, we create a positive association with the dog being on the paddle board.
Use your food to lure the dog onto the board while saying your command, such as "Get on."  Once the dog hops on, give your "Good" and reward with food.  We then add the command "Surf" as we move the board around to get the dog used to the movement.  Give food rewards often in the beginning.  The more we do this, the more of a positive association the dog will have with being on the board.  Remember to never force a scared or timid dog.  Take your time.  If your dog is frightened of the board, start giving food if the dog even gets close to the board, then if they put one paw on the board, etc.  Keep moving slowly forward until the dog gets on the board then reward with lots of praise and delicious food.

Stay turned for more training videos on teaching your dog to surf as Ahsoka gets older.

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Join our Such Good Dogs team for Paddle for a Cure
Dog paddle boarding with Devo

Join Paddle for the Cure

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Maui Paddle for a Cure

EVENT DATE: OCT 08, 2017

7:00am – 1:00pm

Ka'anapali, Maui, Hawaii

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, The Butterfly Effect and Maui Jim present Maui Paddle for a Cure 2017. This fun non-competitive event for stand up, kayak and canoe paddlers takes participants along the beautiful shoreline of Ka'anapali Beach in West Maui to raise funds for Susan G. Komen, Hawaii Affiliate. Join us for this community water activity and after party at Hyatt Regency Maui with Anuhea!

100% of registration and donations goes to support Susan G. Komen Hawaii in their efforts for breast cancer education, awareness, prevention and treatment programs for women and men in the Hawaiian Islands. Our goal is to raise $55,000 in 2017!

Your paddle registration is your donation to Susan G. Komen Hawaii, and includes a pink rash guard, goodie bag, food, beverage, special room rates at Hyatt Regency Maui, and admission to the after party with concert by Anuhea! Registration cost will increase on October 1, 2017. Registration will CLOSE on October 7, 2017 at noon HST. On-site registration will NOT be available. After Party Tickets (admission only) will not increase and will be for sale at the door. ​ Don’t forget to fundraise by clicking the DONATE button! Even if you cannot participate in the paddle, you can set up your own fundraiser or donate to one of the many great existing teams (like our Such Good Dogs team).

"The Maui Paddle for the Cure, with inspired community and guest participation, fueled by this outstanding event, exemplifies this year's Komen Hawaii Race for the Cure credo that 'There Is A Hero In All Of Us' as we celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate for breast health and support research to find the cures." - Susan G. Komen Hawaii Mahalo for your kokua!

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Devo learns to Paddle Board

Dog Paddle Boarding with Devo

Devo is learning how to paddle board.  Although Devo is not a huge fan of the water, he does enjoy being with mom.  To get him used to how the paddle board works, we have taken him out a calm day.  I am teaching him where to stay on the board and when it is okay for him to jump off and swim to shore (and when it is not).  Today we are doing some basic foot moves and turns to get him used to the movements of the paddle board.  Remember to always use a dog life vest for safety.

Remember to remain calm when teaching your dog something new that they are unsure of or a little scared of.  The more calm and in control you are, the earlier it will be for your dog to learn the new thing and become comfortable to doing it.

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Dog Paddle boarding, Step One (with Ahsoka) How to teach your dog to swim
Teach your dog to swim in the ocean:  Step One
Teach your dog to swim in the ocean:  Step Two

Paddle and Beach Dogs

Beach Day!

Paddle boarding with Devo and some beach fun with Caravaggio.

Dad and Devo.

Devo paddle boarding with dad.

Paddle boarding Devo.

Devo and dad paddle boarding at Napili Bay.

Athena & Devo.

Caravaggio playing fetch at Napili Bay.

Caravaggio is tired after a full day of fun at the beach.

Coconut fun with Caravaggio & Riley.