Snowboarding Inspired Dog Names

In recent years, especially with the rise of accessibility in the modern era, several dogs have taken the stage front and center as talented pioneers nearly as much as some of the pros themselves. Air Buddy turned the world on its head, showing everyone the mental and physical capacities of a dog who plays traditional sports for fun. But it hasn’t been just the conventional sports dogs have been able to get into. Tillman, an English Bulldog, took the world by storm by proving that dogs could also transition into “extreme” sports as well by hopping on his skateboard and pushing and riding around local beach boardwalks, skate parks, and other skate spots. 

If nothing else, dogs have always been able to prove nearly as quickly as humans that if there is something difficult and new to undertake, some will be right there next to us, willing to try in their own way. While some dogs are happy enough to storm down hills next to their board-riding owners, others are more willing to give snowboarding a much more direct attempt. Enter Chuey, the snowboarding dog, although his owner Ramona Gatto prefers to call him a triple threat and for good reason: he surfs and skateboards as well. 

Like skateboarding, all dogs really need is a slightly modified board and a good surface to ride on and one needs little more proof than searching the Internet for “snowboarding dog”, which is exactly how we found Chuey in the first place. Across all three sports, he maintains considerable poise, and also seems to understand the concept that shifting his weight helps him both steer and balance simultaneously, something few others have been able to truly master. 

But Chuey isn’t the only one hitting the powder either. Several different dogs have now become seasoned veterans on the slopes, taking on both skiing and snowboarding with a zeal that makes us wonder how their curiosity and willingness to actually try came to fruition. Whatever the case, it does seem to be a select few breeds willing to take on the challenge and to no surprise, tend to be those with low centers of gravity. 

While dogs may never reach the skill level of their human counterparts in these specific arenas, it’s easy to see that as we take on new endeavors and challenges, we will most certainly have partners in crime willing to take them on with us and with any luck, will enjoy them just as much.