Have you been curious about inflatable paddle boards but unsure where to begin? Whether you're brand new to paddling or just want to feel more confident on the water—especially with your dog by your side—this one-of-a-kind private lesson is the perfect starting point.

Unlike any other lesson offered in San Diego, this experience is designed to empower you with all the hands-on knowledge you need to confidently use, care for, and even purchase your own inflatable paddle board.

Here's what you'll learn:

How to Properly Inflate Your Board

Learn the best techniques for inflating your board with ease, understanding PSI levels, different types of pumps, and how to avoid common mistakes.

Paddling Techniques for Inflatables

Discover how to paddle efficiently and stay balanced on an inflatable board with your dog, with tips to improve your stance, strokes, and confidence—especially when your pup is riding with you.

Dog-Friendly SUP Tips

I’ll guide you through the safest and most comfortable ways to include your dog, including placement, gear, and how to help them feel at ease on the board.

Deflating & Packing Like a Pro

Learn the smartest and easiest ways to deflate, roll, and store your board to extend its lifespan and make post-paddle cleanup a breeze.

Choosing the Right Inflatable for You

Thinking of buying your own board? We’ll go over the top brands, ideal board dimensions based on your needs, durability, weight capacity, and key features to look for when investing in your own gear.

This is a private, fully customized lesson tailored to your goals and experience level—no crowds, no pressure. Just genuine support, expert insight, and a fun, memorable time on the water.

Perfect for:

• First-time or beginner paddlers
• Dog parents wanting to paddle safely with their pup
• Anyone interested in buying an inflatable but unsure where to start

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Duration

1 Hour : Land Demo + Paddle Time

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Location

SUP Pups is located in Liberty Station, Point Loma in beautiful San Diego behind the Courtyard Marriott Hotel. We are partnered with West Coast Paddle Sports that provides the paddle board rentals. Together we paddle down a very calm channel way that leads into a dead end where a private military dock is. The waterway is a no-wake zone for boaters and barely has boat traffic. We depart from a sandy beach but please be careful of the surrounding rocks and sharp oyster shells.

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What the Experience is About

Enhance your experience on the water by learning stand up paddle board (SUP) basics, terminology and proper technique if you are a beginner or avid paddler. Your SUP Pups Instructor will teach you how to introduce your dog to the board, what to do with their leash, boating laws, how to stand up if you want to and MORE!

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Who can come??

The paddle board experience can be solo with your pup, your other human, friends, or family. We make our lessons "Private" so you get our ultimate attention out on the water.

We allow EVERY Dog to come. We do not discriminate against leash-aggression, dog-aggression, human-aggression, sassy mc. sass. Please book for Owner Samantha if your pup is one of these or other and state in notes on reservation.

For the humans, it doesn't matter if you have never paddle boarded before, we LOVE when it is you and your pups first experience together.

Don't know how to swim? No problem! We will suit you up with a life jacket and you will wear a SUP leash around your ankle that will be attached to the board.

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What's Included:

ACTION PHOTOS & VIDEOS

Your Instructor will take them of you and your dog(s) from an iPhone while out on the water and after the lesson will airdrop directly or sent end day in link for android.

Paddle Board Rental

You can bring your own if you have it, if not we provide an iSUP for you!

Human PFD

We provide you with a US Coast Guard approved PFD that will wrap around your waist or you can wear one for more confidence.

Dog Life Jacket

SUP Pups branded our own life jackets! We supply you with a fitted life jacket for your dog. Even if your dog knows how to swim, it is smart to have one on them to help pull them back up onto the board safely. Please feel free to bring your own if you like!

Dog Treats and Treat Pouch

Please feel free to bring treats for your dog if you think that will help them or to have for a reward. If you forget to bring them your Instructor can provide you with some.

Flat Dog Leash

So you don't have to get yours dirty or if you do not have a flat leash, your SUP Pups Instructor will provide you with one.

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Current Pricing:

$80 for 1 human + 1 dog $85 for 1 human + 2 dogs

What to Bring

• Sunscreen
• Dog treats if you like
• Towel and/or change of clothes in case
• Please wear athletic clothes or bathing suit
• You can wear water shoes if you want, but we love paddling barefoot