Can Dogs Go On Inflatable Paddle Boards?

Many of our canine companions love spending time at the beach and around the water, but can dogs go on inflatable paddle boards? You’ll be pleased to hear that the answer to this question is a definite “yes!”. Dog owners are often concerned that their four legged friends might “pop” or damage an inflatable paddle board with their claws, however this is completely untrue. It’s a myth that inflatable paddle boards are flimsy and unreliable. In fact, a high performance inflatable paddle board like a Red Paddle Co board is a lot more durable than a solid SUP. 

Why Can Dogs Go On Inflatable Paddle Boards Made By Red? 

Dogs are a big part of the family here at Red, and we often enjoy taking our dogs out on our SUPs with us. The durability of a Red SUP ensures it is unrivalled in reliability, safety and performance, but it also makes it a dog friendly paddle board. The durable design is all thanks to the innovative technology we use to make our boards. Each individual board takes 72 hours to make using our exclusive MSL technology which uses high density structural PVC and a super reinforced dropstitch. We’ve even driven over our boards with a 22 tonne digger to ensure they’re up to our meticulous standards of durability - if it’s tough enough for a digger, it’s certainly tough enough for a pooch!

So we’ve established that the answer to the question “can dogs go on inflatable paddle boards” is a definite yes. The next question is, how do you get your dog on an inflatable paddle board safely?

How To SUP With Your Pup

In order to take your canine companion safely out on the water with you it’s important to consider the following key factors:

1.  Give Them A Buoyancy Aid

You might be thinking, does my dog really need a buoyancy aid? Whilst your dog might love the water, putting them in a dog buoyancy aid significantly reduces the risk of drowning, as well as reducing the severity of common accidents. It provides you with reassurance and gives your dog added confidence in the water should they start to get tired. Our Dog Buoyancy Aid is designed to help dogs maintain a comfortable swimming position and features reinforced grab handles so that you can easily lift your dog out of the water and back onto the paddle board.