This was the greatest experience we had this trip to Oahu! My husband bought me this experience for Mother's Day and it was the highlight of our month on island. I highly recommend this! Joe was our tour guide and he was so fun and so chill. He got great photos of us having the time of our lives with these great dogs! We are moving out there and can not wait for them to teach our doggo argentino the ropes! read more

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Had a great time with sup dog Hawaii. I went to their location in Waikiki. Caroline was very friendly and patient. Caroline takes photos and videos while you paddle. Her dogs Chaco and douve? were cute and playful. Chaco was more outgoing and douve was more calm which was a nice contrast. You paddle boat in the lagoon area which has lower waves. read more

SUP DOG Hawaii - Chaco - Paddleboarding Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

Fantastic experience. I took my almost 2 year old mini Aussie doodle here and we had a great time. Tyler was great with my dog and was able to get on the water in no time. My dog Finn was curious and excited and loved seeing all the new things. If you have a dog you'd like to try this with, I highly recommend it. If you don't have a dog, Tyler also has dogs already trained to ride the SUP board with you. read more

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What a great way to spend a few hours in the North Shore! Tyler was a great guide/instructor, and his dogs Sandy, Dobby, and the surf champion dog Phoenix (Phi-Phi) were amazing. Even my husband, who was a first-time paddler, did great with Tyler's instruction and the moral support from the canine crew I'd highly recommend this for tourists, visitors, and even natives!! Mahalo to Sup Dog Hawaii for an awesome experience. read more

Tyler (SD native, woot woot!) and Machi (owners/ instructors and married couple!) along with their rescued surf pups Phoenix/ Phi Phi, Poke, and Dobbie played host to an awesome ocean SUP dog experience off the waters of Sans Souci Beach near Waikiki. I honestly haven't done that much open ocean paddling -- let alone with a dog on board -- so the experience and provided lesson was much appreciated, especially in getting me acquainted with the strong Hawaii waters and swells before launching out on my own. The instruction was very bare bones with a full on-dry-land instructional provided, including how to fall in the water which caught me by surprise, the specifics, having not dealt with underwater reefs before. Tyler, who led this lesson, was very upbeat and clear; such great, positive energy from both him and Machi! They will make you feel ultra welcome and comfortable. Once out on the water, I had Poke and Phi Phi jumping onto my board periodically which was a challenge with the high winds for that late afternoon, but it was overall quite the awesome experience! I was stoked to have Phi Phi on board as I paddled hard against winds back to shore, her hanging ten off the front of the board the entire way! Tyler took some pictures and videos of the event which he provided to us later through a Google Drive. Thank you SUP Dog Hawaii for quite the unique experience! read more

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We had a great time! Tyler and Machi were wonderful instructors for my dog Hana and me. I love the outdoors, and my dog Hana is a swimmer. However, since it was the first time for both of us to do standup paddling, I was unsure at first if we could do it. We were able to relax while learning how to SUP board from Tyler and Machi, who are great teachers and have a passion for animals. We could relax while learning stand-up paddling in a safe environment. When Hana and I were paddling, I could sense that Hana trusted me, and I felt like our bond deepened more than ever. On top of that, I had a great time learning about some history of Hawaii while paddling. Definitely, give them a try if you want to paddle with your dog or if you want to paddle on your own. タイラーさんとマチさんは素晴らしいインストラクターで、私と愛犬のハナは素晴らしい時間を過ごす事が出来ました。 私はアウトドアが大好きで、愛犬のハナもアウトドア好きで中でも水泳が大好き です。でも、ハナも私もボードに乗るのは初めてだったので、最初はできるかどうか不安でしたがタイラーさんとマチさんの素晴らしく、楽しい教え方のおかげとまた彼らは動物愛好家という事もあり、おかげさまで、ハナも私もリラックスしながらSUPボードの乗り方を学ぶことができました。パドリングをしている際にハナが私を信頼してくれていることが伝わってき、これまで以上に絆が深まった気がしました。その上、ハワイの歴史も学べてとても楽しかったです。 犬を飼っている人はぜひ試してみてください。タイラーさんの愛犬達はSUPボードに一緒に乗れるように教えられていますので、犬を飼っていない人でも犬ちゃんとのSUPボードを体験する事が出来ますので是非行ってみてください。 read more

SUP DOG Hawaii - Paddleboarding Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

I'm a newb when it comes to water sports and anything involving a board! I'm also prone to motion sickness and have a history with sea and ocean sickness LOL. I figured a lagoon wouldn't be too bad with learning how to paddle board for the first time, and throw in dogs that love water for a therapeutic effect.... that's my jam (Especially since I have some anxiety, and while on vacay this would combine learning a new skill while having fun). It sure did! I originally found J Tyler and SUP Dog on Airbnb and decided to book directly on his website for another day- if you're thinking about doing it go for it! Even if you're not new to SUP (stand up paddle boarding) , I'm sure you'd learn new skills or sharpen old ones if you'd like to try your luck on your own on the beaches of Waikiki, lanikai, etc. Plus if you love dogs, or are homesick and miss yours this would be a good fix. Highlights: -Learning about the dogs and learning to SUP IN HAWAII! The Duke lagoon at the Hilton Hawaiian village is a really pretty turquoise lagoon that's clear even while cloudy, it even rained a little during my lesson. -Beginner friendly -you learn basics and then apply them at your own pace - Tyler and the dogs are encouraging - No need to worry about taking pics, Tyler takes them for you - The lesson, equipment, dogs, and photos is a great value for this experience Tips: I parked in the Hilton parking garage, restaurants and businesses may validate. There's also a marina nearby that had a parking lot with access to the lagoon. You could try and check pricing there too. read more

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I'll be honest people laughed when I mentioned going to a class to teach my dog to swim... most people are like, "just put 'em in the water and they'll swim!" Honestly, that was hard for me to accept and thank goodness SUP Dog Hawai'i was there to help! Here's how our journey unfolded... 7/1: What an incredible coincidence - we've been waiting for the opportunity to bring Taylor to the beach and play in the water but I was a littler nervous and was bummed to find there was no formal dog swimming classes... and just then BAM! I stumble on SUP dog Hawaii's Instagram post about swim training in Kailua! For sure I signed Taylor up and we were there! Tyler, the owner/instructor, was very calm and encouraging for Taylor and her new friends, Haley and Aiko. We weren't rushed and eventually we all made it to the water. 7/9: Next, we signed up for Dog Yoga.. I'm loving these opportunities to spend time with Taylor and yoga at Magic island sounded awesome! Taylor wasn't quite ready but she got to meet Phoenix, who is a bigger version of Taylor, and Taylor and I bonded with licks to my face the whole time. Tyler and Machi were nice enough to play with Taylor and help as we went through the practice. 7/15: Swim training, round 2! We signed up again last-minute but I thought that since it wasn't full we should go and try again. This time Phoenix and Haley were there to give Taylor confidence to run into the water! She also made a lot of progress and was able to swim back to shore! Needless to say it was great and she was tired and slept most of the day while I worked. 7/16: Doga round 2! Taylor was better behaved and it's always nice to spend time together. I will say that some this wasn't my favorite park... I think it's great though, that Tyler is testing it out at various locations... Thank you Sup Dog Hawaii for creating these opportunities for us to bond with our best friends. read more

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Awesome time SUPing with James our guide! The dogs (Diamond, Dobbie, and Phoenix) were so cute and well trained on the paddle boards :) Would definitely do it again when in Haleiwa. Tyler the owner was awesome as well! read more

SUP DOG Hawaii - Paddleboarding Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

Great SUP surf instruction. I had been trying to teach myself on a too-small board and Tyler showed up near my home with a couple sizes of SUP surfboards. He helped me train out a few bad habits and I'm finally catching waves now. Excellent communication and loved his teaching style. Can't recommend Tyler enough! read more

These guys are awesome!! I have taken my pup a couple times to their 5pm swim session in waikiki on mondays. I'm trying to get my pup over his fear of the water, and with the help of Sup Dog Hawaii, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. They are so friendly, informative, helpful and truly have a deep love for animals. I met up with Tyler and his wife this morning with my pup and their 3 dogs. We had a great morning paddle at the Hilton lagoon and myself as well as my doggy had a great time. If you're looking for a great experience with your pet, with a company who truly lives up to their beliefs and mission; then look no further than SUP DOG HAWAII ‍!! ‍ read more

Raquel C-I It's been awesome taking SUP dog lessons with Tyler and Machi. They are a wonderful and enthusiastic team. I was a little nervous to get my 55# pitbull Ube on with me on their paddleboard, but Tyler's confidence helped relax me and my dog. She was paddleboarding in only one session ! My sister and her family enjoyed the videos I sent them and they also want to try it when they visit from the mainland. I highly recommend this activity if you enjoy the ocean and have a dog. Aloha and have fun ! read more

SUP DOG Hawaii - Paddle boarding fun with my dog, Ube ! - Paddleboarding Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

We had so much fun. Tyler and Machi were great hosts. Tyler was so patient with training. He set everything up for us and instructed us very thoroughly. Machi even grabs pics from your adventure. Two little cuties Phoenix and Dobbie were icing on the cake. Professionaly sup doggies. So smart so brave. Some tips: pack light, bring a friend to watch your stuff on the beach. Sunscreen sunscreen sunscreen! read more

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Tyler, Machi, and Phi Phi are an incredible team - so positive, accommodating and knowledgeable. We were so impressed with how thoughtful the lesson was in its entirety, from letting our 6 month old puppy get some energy out first while we learned the basics, to acclimating her to the equipment with their special "Beach Treats", to the encouraging instruction and beautiful picture-taking throughout. They seem to do it all with such ease too, which just made everything that much more relaxed and fun! We know we will cherish this memory for many years to come and can't recommend SUPDog Hawaii enough. read more

A wonderful experience! A must-do while in Oahu. Had a really fun time paddle boarding with Tyler, his wife Machi and their four amazing dogs - Phoenix, Poke, Ozzy and Dobby. Tyler is so welcoming, really took time and care to go over instructions as well as introduce us to his dogs (all rescues, well-behaved and super friendly). We paddled down a tranquil river in beautiful Haleiwa. Tyler and Machi made sure we and the dogs were all having fun. We had such a great time and we even had the added bonus of seeing majestic sea turtles swimming in the river. I would definitely do this again next time I come back to Hawaii. read more

Wow! What a great experience for us and 7 month old Lexi! We all had a great time and Tyler was supportive and positive throughout our lesson! He is very patient and you can tell how he has a place in his heart for our fur babies!! read more

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We had such a blast with SUPDog Hawaii! I love being outdoors but my dog Bodhi is quite the couch potato so when I came across their instagram you can imagine my excitement... an outdoor activity that only requires him to sit? Sign us up. With my dog coming in at 85lbs I worried we wouldn't be able to hold our balance, but we managed to stay dry the entire time. A lot of care was taken to introduce Bo to the board to be sure it was a positive experience and I immediately felt that Tyler had some training background. He a lot of patience for me, my dog, and my dog's sniffer (which tends to wander off mid-conversation.) Tyler stayed nearby the entire time we were on the water, providing guidance, tips, and fun facts about the area. The lesson ran a little long but I never felt rushed. I'm already looking forward to scheduling our next session! They provide the board, paddle, a life jacket for your dog, and some treats. I'd recommend bringing a treat pouch if you have one--this came in handy for us. read more

SUP DOG Hawaii - Paddleboarding Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

Paddle boarding with rescue dogs is one of the best experiences we had while in a while for our vacation. Tyler was amazing with my daughter, helping her to feel comfortable on the paddleboard. He also accommodated us when we had initially cancel due to unforeseen circumstances. He got us rescheduled and it was one of the best experiences we had on our trip. I would highly recommend this. It's an experience you just don't want to miss out on. How often do you get to paddleboard with doggies??? read more

SUP DOG Hawaii - My ten year old and rescue dog Phoenix - Paddleboarding Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

I can't recommend SUP DOG Hawaii enough We are new to the island and I had no clue if my 120lb Bullmastiff could even swim. I needed the help of someone trustworthy and knowledgeable to ensure he had a great first experience in the ocean. Tyler provided that and so much more! He took time to gain my boys trust before they ever went in the water. My baby was so excited and ran straight into the ocean...turns out he isn't a great swimmer. He had the heart of a dolphin and the body of a boulder. Tyler was able to keep him safe and get a life jacket on him. It was one of the happiest days of my dogs life, and he's pretty spoiled so that says a lot! read more

SUP DOG Hawaii - SUP DOG Hawaii working their magic - Paddleboarding Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

SUP dog is the best. Tyler is patient and really understands dogs. He'll have your dog on a surfboard right away. As part of the package, Tyler includes his homemade dog treats. These treats are formulated to help the dogs deal with the salt water. I can tell you from experience these dog treats work. When I used to take my dogs to play in the ocean, they would always end up with diarrhea and vomiting from dri king the salt water. That goes away if you give them Tyler's treats before going to the ocean. Not cleaning up dog puke is a serious bonus. read more

We LOVED our experience at SUPDOG Hawaii. Me and my dog Koni took a private SUP lesson in Haleiwa. Tyler and Machi are super nice people, and were very welcoming. First they gave Koni some selfmade treats, which he loved, to get him comfortable and prepare him to go into the water. I felt very safe with them. And even my fiancé, who joined us with a kayak had the chance to jump on the SUP and Tyler took the kayak. That was a really nice move, so the three of us could enjoy being on one board. It was a super fun experience for all of us! Thank You! read more

Machi, Tyler and Phi Phi their dog were great in the ocean with me for our surfing session! I'm not a pro surfer at all, in fact I thought I sucked at it! But Supdog made me feel super safe an d relaxed in the ocean. They have excellent instructions and I had a very healing experience with them. Who knew surfing with animals could be so therapeutic! Phi phi is a pro and fearless and so I wasn't worried at all! I even caught 2 waves in the hour we went out! Highly recommend! read more

If you're visiting the island and have the opportunity to hit the north shore go to Sup Dog. We went here for a little time with some dogs on our honey moon and it was by far the highlight of our trip! Not only was Lilly, our instructor, incredible and so sweet; so we're our little friends that joined us on our trip. Diamond, Dobby, and Pheonix were so fun to have on our boards. We can't wait to come back again!! read more

My husband and I had only paddle boarded once so we did a lesson with Tyler (and Phoenix, Rafael and Doby, of course). Not only did we have an absolute blast, we learned so much and will definitely be recommending everyone take a lesson with SUP Dog Hawaii. Great experience and the dogs were the cutest instructors out there! read more

My dog Naru and I received a SUP lesson for Christmas and we cashed it in today, and all I can say is that this experience has been one of the best things I've done in a very very long time. Tyler was great with Naru, and also helped teach me how to paddleboard as well, since I'd only been once a long long time ago. By the end of the day, I didn't feel like a noob and Naru kept jumping back on the board when we got to shore so we could paddle more more more! Great customer service, phenomenal experience, highly highly recommended! PS Naru says that the Beach Treats were awesome too! No belly problems from the salt water here! Woop Woop! read more

We had so much fun with SUP dog. A friend of mine introduced us to Tyler at the beach. We watched him work with another dog with stand up paddle boards and we booked for the next day! Tyler was attentive to the winds, tides and wave conditions and took us (our pup, my daughter and I) to a safe location. Tyler was very patient with our 1 year 4 month old dog and us! After putting a doggie life jacket on our pup, we started on the beach, getting our pup comfortable sitting and laying on the boards on the sand with the yummy treats Tyler made. Then he gently moved the board into the water and let our pup climb on board. We had a nice paddle, and we all really loved the experience. It was so much fun we booked for the next weekend! And our pup slept so soundly that night, what fun! read more

SUP DOG Hawaii - Paddleboarding Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

Tyler is nothing short of AWESOME! Omg we had the best afternoon on the beach. Tyler is super personable and has a great vibe; he spent the first 10 minutes doing a quick but expert assessment of my husband, son and I and giving us a dry lesson on the sand, then matched each of us up to a board and off we went. He was very attentive without hovering, and knew just how to treat my teenage son. A great experience on our vacation; so fun! I highly recommend! read more

My two friends and I did a Group SUPDog Lesson and we had the best time! We didn't have our own dogs with us, but the instructors Tyler, Machi, and Myriam were kind enough to bring their dogs Phoenix, Poke, and Rafael for us to get the full paddleboarding-with-dogs experience. The instructors were all so friendly, kind, and patient - it was a first-time paddleboarding experience for two of the three of us, and they were very receptive to our questions and concerns. With their clear instructions, paddleboarding was a breeze and so much fun. They came up with plenty of fun things for us to do and took plenty of photos for us. I could probably write a whole essay on how amazingly adorable their dogs are. Phoenix loves fetching tennis balls, Poke is so so cuddly, and Raphael is the chillest dog I've seen with the biggest smile. I would've been happy just playing with the dogs for 90 minutes, but having them on a paddleboard was the cherry on top (they also wear little lifejackets for dogs which is so cute). I am amazed by how confident the dogs are in the water, and I think it's truly a testament to how well the instructors are able to interact with dogs. If I ever do get a chance to bring my dog in the future, I would for sure bring him to a SUPDog class to teach him how to swim and/or paddleboard. If you want to A) spend some quality time with pups B) have a fun time with some great people C) learn how to paddleboard D) get some cool photos E) all of the above take a class with them :) read more

We had the best experience ever with Tyler, Machi, and their pup Phoenix. We took our 6 month old pup to his first standup paddle boarding lesson and it was such a memorable experience for all of us. There are no words to truly describe how wonderful Tyler is- personable, patient, passionate, accommodating, professional, knowledgeable- he's so great with both pup and dog pawrents. We learned more than just how to paddle board with your pup- we learned the importance of embracing trust and communication with your pup. To top it off, Tyler brought homemade dog treats and we scored some awesome family photos paddle boarding together as well. We could not have asked for more and would highly recommend Tyler/ SUP DOG! read more