Activities For Dogs With Owners Who Like Skateboarding

The first activity you can try with your dog is to teach them to actually skateboard. This trick is not only fun for your dog but also fun for you as you can skateboard along with them. It may take a little bit of time to get your dog accustomed to riding on a skateboard but once they feel the wind in their fur, they will never look back! Have some patience, bring a bunch of treats and make sure that your dog is safe at all times (don't send them flying down a steep hill on a skateboard the first time they try to ride!). 

Skatejoring is an actual sport where your dog pulls you on a skateboard rather than riding one themselves. There are specific harnesses designed for skatejoring that you should definitely get to safely do this activity with your pup. However, once you have all the equipment, skatejoring is so much fun! You get to skateboard, your dog gets to run and pull (getting out some energy in the process) and you get a free ride around town! This is perfect if your dog is hesitant to get on the board by themselves but you still want to skateboard with your pup. 

Surfing can definitely be compared to skateboarding as both activities require balancing on a board and riding along either on land or in the water. If your dog has become a pro skateboarder, you may want to try surfing next! This activity is especially great in the summer when the weather may be too hot to be out skateboarding all day - the cold refreshing ocean will fix that problem! You don't even need big waves for your dog to try to surf, in fact, you don't need waves at all. A board and some water will be all you need!