SUPDog Hawaii - Haleiwa, Hawaii

Cora S.

Truly a highlight for any dog lover missing their pups back home! The dogs (Phoenix and Sandy) were so friendly, well behaved, and love people. I can’t speak for the Waikiki experience, but the North Shore was so beautiful at sundown. We went in the winter season when the large waves nudged dozens of sea turtles towards the rivers so we spotted and were paddling alongside them.

Tyler was so friendly and accommodating and taught us so many things about the area. We had experience paddling as we are heavy kayakers in WI, so we made great time and were even able to see the sunset in the bay with the dogs too.

Would definitely visit again just to see how the pack is doing 🐶 and the amazing views and atmosphere!

Robin W.

SUPDog was an amazing and incredible experience. Tyler met us on arrival and introduced us to our pack for the night Dobby, Sandy, Phoenix, and two other sweet dogs. He gave us each a fannie pack with treats for the dogs. Three of us did the 5pm tour near the Rainbow Bridge. We were treated to a beautiful Hale’iwa history lesson during our float trip and saw many honu in the river and a gorgeous sunset behind the Rainbow Bridge too. Highly recommend this joyous and adventuresome tour! Thanks to Tyler’s techniques and training no one fell in the water. Looking forward to doing again soon!

Sebastian B.

Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Hale'iwa with the SUP Dog crew was an outstanding experience and one of the highest highlights of my North Shore journey. The Anahulu River is a beautiful spot to go out for a nice leisurely paddle all on its own, but throwing a bunch of rescue dogs into the mix really lets the fun off-leash!

Tyler is a wonderful guide, and has plenty of entertaining stories to share about Hale'iwa, Hawaii and the Anahulu in particular. His infecious enthusiasm and supportive positive attitude offer just the right amount of encouragement to start beginners off right and/or sharpen the skills of more experienced boarders. Whether it's your first paddle or your hundredth, Tyler will make it a whole bag of treats.

But of course, the SUP Pups will always steal the show! Phoenix, Dobby, Sandy, and Yuki were the canine crew for my SUP excursion, and we all had a blast on the river together. Their goofy dog antics and waggy wiggle-butts were the perfect enhancement to an already gorgeous O'ahu morning. There were turtles and trees and sights to see, but having the dogs along for the ride multiplied the joy at every turn.

Bringing a few morsels of leftover pork chop that I'd saved from the previous night's grilling to share with my new friends may have eased my welcome into their pack. Once we pushed off the dock, all four SUP Pups were clamoring to come aboard. Of course, I was more than happy to host the party!

I loved my first SUP Dog experience so much that I signed up for a dog surfing lesson a few days later. I've taken a handful of lessons before, but am still very much a beginner. I'm barely able to stand up on the board solo, much less with the extra challenge of a doggo on deck, so I wasn't entirely sure how things would work out.

Thankfully, Tyler brought Poke along to help me refine my nascent wave-riding skills. I can't say for certain whether Poke's instruction made me a better surfer, but his obvious love for all things spherical and nautical definitely enabled me to enjoy the ocean's splashy embrace. It was an honor to repeatedly sacrifice myself to Poseidon for the glory of Poke.

All-told, I wouldn't have missed SUP Dog for the world. I'd do it all again in a heartbeat.

There are lots of fun things to do on O'ahu, but none are more fun than SUP Dog! If you are a dog person, or even dog-person adjacent, definitely add SUP Dog Hawaii to your must-do list.

Jie X.

We had a couple's paddle session with our dog. Tyler is an amazing instructor. He knows how to interact with dogs and train them for water activities. We had a super fun time paddling up the river. The scenery was beautiful too. Highly recommend SUPDog!

Cathleen P.

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful experience with Tyler, Phoenix, Sandy, and Dobby. Tyler was a great guide and fun to chat with, and the dogs were all so sweet and fun! Would recommend to anyone who loves dogs and being out on water, even first-timers on paddle boards like us!

Kristin B.

My family of 4 did the SUP Dog paddle boarding while visiting Oahu and it was so much fun! The river we boarded down was beautiful and full of turtles. The guide Lily was patient and supportive. Loved the dogs that boarded with us! They made the trip a truly memorable experience, especially for my kids.

Nikita K.

We had such a blast learning how to paddle board especially with some rescue dogs! J Tyler was an amazing instructor and made us feel comfortable being that it was our first time paddle boarding. Phoenix, Dobby and Poke were also such good dogs and made the experience that much more fun! We highly recommend visiting SUPdog!!!

Mk Q.

Went to Hawaii for my birthday vacay & wanted to do something special. My SUPDog experience far exceeded my expectations! Not only did I get to learn how to sup with confidence, but also made remarkable memories with my uncle 🙂 we’ve been involved with dog rescue for ages, once I came across SUPDog I just knew it was on our to do list ☺️ will be coming back again soon that’s for sure !