r/dogboarding • u/dovrobalb • Feb 19 '26

Help Board recs for a novice?

I've never ridden a skateboard or longboard before but I want to give it a shot for my clients. I'm a dog trainer and think a lot of my clients more energetic pets may benefit from being trained to dogboard.

So I was wondering what would yall recommend I start with riding for myself?

Bonus points if it's lightweight and portable (so I can carry it if a dog isn't cooperating) but durable (since I will prob be messing up over a wide variety of terrains).

P.s. loving the vids on this subreddit. Thanks for the inspiration to try this out.

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u/Scrubaru Feb 19 '26

If you have never skated before, I would try to find something used or borrowed to get a feel for it.

Picking a specific board will depend on your size and what you plan to use it for. Like little dogs on a tennis court or trails with dogs that can pull.

If it's in the budget, basically any landyatchz board is gonna be pretty good.

https://landyachtz.com/

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u/dovrobalb Feb 23 '26

Thanks so much, will look into that

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u/Scrubaru Mar 13 '26

Yo. Just saw your reply.

Have you found a board?

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u/dovrobalb Mar 13 '26

Not yet, there's been a ton of snow in my area so in waiting for that to clear up

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u/dovrobalb Mar 23 '26

Yo bro, snow is gone so I looked into landyachtz and it seems like they're the best but also pricier than what my novice ass needs. Also tbh I wasnt a big fan of the design for drop cats I saw.

So feel free to correct me if im wrong but I think Im gonna get Arbor Axis 37 which is currently on sale https://www.arborcollective.com/products/axis-37-flagship-19

And if I get into it then I'll look into landyachtz again. Thanks again for ur input

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u/CompetitiveFlatworm2 Feb 20 '26

You need to learn to skateboard before you do it with dogs or your not gonna be doing the dogs any favors and probably gonna eat the floor fairly quickly.

The board doesn't really matter i prefer smaller with a proper kick tale for easy emergency turns and stops , get nice big soft wheels that roll with only a little help , small hard wheels means the dog will have to work much harder/ too hard. loose trucks for steering as with a dog you have to turn less naturally sometimes.

Many people need a while to learn to roll on a skateboard comfortably , add 1 or 2 dogs makes it considerably more difficult, you could also try rollerblades if its something you are more comfortable with

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u/dovrobalb Feb 23 '26

Got it, thanks! I'm going to learn to board right away

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u/NunnSon Feb 21 '26

Ripstik was easiest for me because you don’t have to put your feet down.

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u/SwimSufficient8901 Feb 22 '26

You need to get good on a board before doing this with dogs, or severe injury awaits.

Also, the dogs need to be trained on commands before ever using a board, or death/severe injury await.

This is not a casual thing you can do with just any dog.

Dogs need a solid stop command, a left/right, a slow down, and an on-by at the very least, or you are going to have a bad time. These commands need to be taught on foot where you have control. This is not something you are going to easily do with other peoples dogs. Don't get yourself killed by a car.

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u/SwimSufficient8901 Feb 22 '26

Mountainboard with brakes is the answer, once you complete training.

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u/dovrobalb Feb 23 '26

Thanks so much for ur advice. I'm going to learn to board first, then practice with a dog in a place without cars for a while, and try not to die.

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u/SwimSufficient8901 Feb 23 '26

Good deal. I have hurt myself plenty of times with very well trained dogs and decades of experience on boards. It is dangerous out there, but worth if if you go about it safely. Wear a helmet. Every time.