The SUPDog Hawaii Wolfpack:
OUR K-9 INSTRUCTORS:
🔸Phoenix（フィニックス）
(SUP Dog Hawaii Lead Dog Instructor & Professional Surf Dog)
Phoenix a.k.a “PhiPhi” was rescued in the Arizona Desert. She grew up on the road exploring the sights, sounds and people of the USA. She developed an overwhelming connection with tennis balls and fetch, which translated into dynamic ocean and water activity through retrieval exercises. She was first introduced to a Surfboard at the age of 10 weeks, but didn’t take up the sport until the age of two. Phoenix is best known for her hang ten capabilities in the Waikiki surf.
Follow her on Instagram @PhoenixHangs10
🔹Dobby（ドビー）
(SUP Dog Hawaii Dog Instructor)
“Dobby” the Chiweenie was born from the rescued Chihuahua mom (Actually his DNA test showed us he’s more Rat Terrier!') from Hawaii Dog Foundation on Nov 2020. We named him Dobby, from Harry Potter. But his ears became stand up! He is one of our SUP pup instructors! He may have short legs but he is a super fast runner and sneaky!
Follow him on Instagram @dobby_the_dots
🔹Poke（ポケ）
(SUP Dog Hawaii Swim Training Instructor)
“Poke” the Poidog rescued from West side of Oahu by Hawaii Dog Foundation on Sep 2020. He and his brothers came to Tyler and Machi’s place as their foster dogs. They fell in love with him and decided to become his parents. Started training to be a SUP Dog instructor and also Surf dog partner of Machi! His sista Phoenix has started to teach him how to play fetch🤙 As he is a little monster at home, his mom started to call him, “Pokemon”.
Follow him on Instagram @poke_the_poidog
🔶Diamond（ダイヤモンド）
(SUP Dog Hawaii Dog Trainee)
Tyler found her from “Kaaawa K9 rescue” when he went to help cleaning up their sight after their fire accident. Diamond was only 3 months old and we had tried to find her home for over 6 months. Somehow she missed the chance to find her home, also the bond between her and our other dogs became stronger, we decided to adopt her.
She’s also Poidog so Poke and Diamond share their Instagram:)
Follow her on Instagram @poke_the_poidog
OUR HUMAN INStrUCTORS:
🔹J Tyler Landon（タイラー）
(SUPDog Wolfpack Leader & Instructor & Surf Shop Manager)
Born in San Diego California, Tyler moved to Oahu in 2018 in search of big waves. He is the founder of SUPDog Hawaii and also works at Blue Planet Surf, a Stand Up Paddle Board Shop in Honolulu. Tyler taught his dog how to surf in Waikiki, and continues to tandem dog surf regularly. After becoming certified as a Professional Stand Up Paddle Instructor, Tyler began his dream of owning his own business with the creation of SUPDog Hawaii in June 2019. Follow us on Instagram @supdoghawaii & @jtylerlandon
🔸Machi Landon（マチ）
(SUPDog Hawaii Marketing & Japanese SUPDog Guide / 日本人ガイド)
Originating from Yokohama Japan, Machi’s biggest dream was to one day live in Hawaii and surf with her dog Chip. She moved to Oahu in January 2018, but after her dog’s passing she felt as though her dream would never come true. Then she met SUPDog Lead Dog Instructor Phoenix. Trained as a Surf Dog, Phoenix helped Machi’s dream to surf with a dog come true. Machi fell in love with SUPDog’s mission, and now her new dream is to one day manage the SUPDog Cafe. Instagram @machi_landon323
Ozzy（オジー）
(North Shore Legend👼)
He grew up at “Tropical Rush” the surf shop in Hale’iwa, North Shore of Oahu for 13 years. Now he became our SUP Dog Hawaii Ohana when Tyler and Machi had a opportunity to move to the shop where his home is! Wirefox Terrier × Boxer Mix. You can ask him everything about NS🤙
Updated:This legend went home to original owner and passed away peacefully inside their arms…We miss you and love you Ozzy!
Nicole & Ziva
Nicole won an Instagram contest for a SUP dog lesson about 4 months after SUPDog Hawaii started. She brought her Chocolate Lab, Ziva, who was then only one year old, to the beach in Kailua where Ziva instantly bonded with Tyler.
Already a SUP devotee who regularly paddled and SUP surfed, Nicole had wanted to get Ziva paddling ever since she was a puppy but wasn't sure how to introduce it to the pup in a way that would keep her wanting to get on the board. The SUPDog Hawaii lesson worked its magic, and Ziva ended up loving her lesson! Nicole and Ziva were even able to paddle around together that very first lesson. It didn't take Nicole long to buy another board from local SUP shop, Blue Planet Surf, specifically for her and Ziva to ride, and now you can frequently find them paddling in Kailua, Waiʻanae, Kahana Bay, and Waikiki.
Next on their adventure list.....teaching Ziva to surf just like her surfer dog friend, Phoenix! You can follow their adventures on Instagram @zivaandnicole.
Mylo
“This is Mylo boy! He loves to do everything with the ocean including SUPing, surfing, swimming, retrieving coconuts, and has even practiced being my spearfishing partner. He is a 1.5 y/o Hawaiian Terrier mix who loves papaya, bananas, and sashimi. He’s getting more comfortable surfing waves each session and can’t wait to get some North Shore waves this winter!”
Caramelo
Sup Pups! My name is Caramelo, “Melo” for short. I am a 2 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback and love going on adventures with my family and friends, from the mountains to the sea, HI life, is the life for me! I am excited and proud to be a part of the SupdogHawaii wolf pack.
Natalie & Trixie
Meet Trixie! Her Mom, Natalie, had always wanted to learn stand up paddle boarding but never got around to it. In early 2020, Natalie saw a friend post about SUPDog Hawaii offering an introductory session and jumped on this rare opportunity! What better way to learn something new than to learn it with your furbaby? Both Natalie and Trixie always look forward to their "fun in the sun" private lessons with their SUPDog coaches.
Elijah
(SUPDog Photographer & Editor)
Originally from the Bay Area in Northern California, Elijah followed his dream by moving to Hawai’i to escape reality and connect with nature. He has been photographing all the way back since high school and hasn’t stopped. He plans one day to work for National Geographic and travel the world in hopes to capture Mother Nature’s true beauty!
Scott & G’Nort
G’Nort Esplanade G’Neesmacher was adopted in 2018 in Kansas City when he was six months old. At the end of 2019 he moved to Hawaii with his human, Scott. At first he was terrified of the ocean but soon he realized that he’s a natural swimmer and he loves to SUP. Right now he is staying back in Kansas with his friends at his old doggie day care while his human is deployed to Afghanistan, but he can’t wait to get back on the water.
Nina
Nina and PhiPhi are best friend! They’ve met at surf break in Waikiki, since then Nina loves to play with PhiPhi at the beach and while we are surfing together:) Nina is an amazing teenage surfer! Thank you for always taking care of Phoenix, we love you Nina!
Humphrey
Aloha! I’m Humphrey, hump for short. Born and raised on the island of Oahu ! I love to adventure, play with my besties, cruise the island and love to swim ! My mommy won a lesson with SUPdog and I had so much fun! It was my first time on a paddle board and Tyler was SO helpful and patience since I’m still a puppy. We learned so much from that lesson and had so much fun! We highly recommend SUPDOG lessons!
Instagram @humphreysaccaro
Isaac & Alfonzo
Isaac Alexander, lives in Kakaako with his Lhasa Apso 🐕🦺Alfonzo, on shark patrol — riding along with SupdogHawaii in Haleiwa 🤙
Bertha
“Pet business owner, pet friendly event coordinator, pet blogger, and pet industry professional. Dog mom to multiple fur-kids.
Advocate for responsible dog parenting. Disabled combat veteran.”
Link
“My name is Link, yes as in sausage link. I'm 8 years old. I might have little legs but I love adventures. I've climbed Koko head, and done hikes with my mum. I can't wait to have more adventures and more SUP boarding!!”
Lindsey & Rocky
Hello WolfPak! This is Rocky a 90lb Black Lab Rescue Dog. Originally from Massachusetts Rocky has been loving the sun on his face, digging in the sand and swimming in the water! He especially loves being on his 11’6 paddleboard with the wind in his ears! This big lab loves to meet new friends and will follow you anywhere if you have a snack!
Honey
Hi! I am Honey:) I am 4years old, Chinese Shear-Pie Mix girl. I was rescued by “Hope for Dogs Rescue” and fostered by Tyler and Machi, SUP Dog Hawaii on 9/28/2020 as their first foster dog! They took me to SUP Dog lesson twice and became a great ocean pup. And I have been adopted by new family now!!
Heather & Olive
Heather and Olive are originally from Southern California. Heather enjoys traveling, surfing, art, music, and beach cleanups. Olive enjoys food, butt scratches, hiking, intellectual activities, and death rolls in the sand. Together they are peanut butter jelly and most likely headed towards a beach near you!
Mochi
“Aloooha!
I am Mochi, a happy tiny pup born and raised on Oahu, Hawaii! I love to go on adventures and make new friends : ) Beach lover but not good at swimming.. I've had an opportunity to join the Group SUPDog lesson this summer and it was really fun!! I was scared first but Tyler, Machi & Phoenix supported the group the whole time so I was able to make it till the end. Would love to join again after I level up my swimming skills haha. Group SUPDog Lesson is highly recommended! Have fun!!”
( Instagram: @mochiii808 )
Porter
Hi, I’m Porter from Oahu, Hawaii. I came home to my parents in March 2020. I’m a quarantine pup! As soon as I was old enough and the beaches reopened I was there! I absolutely love the beach. I love doing zoomies on the beach and swimming in the water, catching some waves! I can’t wait to try SUP Dog Hawaii soon!
(Instagram: @porter_doginson)
Miss Dottie
“My name is Dottie. I was rescued from near death at only 30lbs. No one thought I would make it but I am a survivor! Mom calls me a diva now. I am living my best life and thankful for all the people that helped save me.”
Emi & Suki
“Suki started swimming lessons with SUPdog instructors, Machi and Tyler in June 2020. She was terrified of the ocean, but after couple lessons with Tyler she now loves sprinting to the water! Suki loves the beach and chasing her ball. Our goal is to hopefully learn how to surf together!”
Boba Zhang
3/10
Pisces
Energetic
Loves to Hike and Swim & Play with friends
Edith & Koko
Originally from Texas, Koko is an almost 2year old blue-eyed, blue-merle Australian Shepherd. When not swimming around Hawaii Kai or learning to SUP with her mama Edith, Koko is a cheese aficionado who enjoys belly rubs, long walks on the beach, and counter surfing.
Kina & Kaliko
Kina is the currency in Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬! She’s a protective dog and tends to sit on your foot. When she’s not on the look out for pigs she’s typically sunbathing or waiting for the loudest trucks to come up and down the road lol. She’s intelligent and gentle most of the time making a great family dog
Duke
Aloha, my name is Duke! My parents Jeff and Julia adopted me from the Hawaii Humane Society in 2018 when I was 4 years old. I’m part Staffordshire Terrier, part Australian Cattle Dog, and all Goofball! I love hiking, rolling in the grass, doing tricks, and most of all paddleboarding with my parents. I’m so happy to be part of the SUPDog Wolfpack!
Kamali’i
1year old girl, Pomeranian × Husky Mix called “Pomsky”! Her name is Kamali’i which means “Princess” in Hawaiian :) She has been welcomed to our Wolfpack with a pink SUP Dog bandana as her prize for 1k the Follower Give away! Welcome Kamali’i🤙
Yumi SUP Yoga
“Hi! This is Yumi, Phoenix favorite “SUPYOGA auntie”! We love to hang out in the ocean with all our friends!” 🐕 🙃🏄🏻♀️🧘🏼♀️
Darin
(Photographer/Videographer)
From the “94-Block” Waipahu, loves to capture life
with his camera. One morning while photographing
surfers at Waikiki Beach, it was Phoenix “The Surf Dog”
that caught his attention. He immediately focused
his lens on Phoenix hanging 10 with Tyler. It’s
moments like these that motivates him to capture
memories with his camera.
Dan, Sarah, & Benji
Dan Mangum is a Honolulu based entrepreneur who loves the ocean. He is the marketing director at Nextdoor and is a realtor with Coldwell Banker in Kailua. When not hosting events and helping people find there perfect home he spends his free time surfing with his girlfriend Sarah and there Taco Terrier Pup Benji! Dan, Sarah, and Benji would love to meet other members of the Wolfpack and would be happy to answer any questions fellow dog lovers may have about Hawai’i. Thank you for making surfing with dogs possible Tyler and the sup dog team
Trey & Taylor
“Taylor-Bear and I became a pair on April 11, 2020. She’s my very first puppy and I’m her first human, so we’re figuring this thing out as we go. We’re always looking to meet others and explore all that Hawaii has to offer. From hiking to shopping and golfing to stand-up paddle-boarding, we’re planning to explore it all!”
Makana
“Aloha! My name is Makana. I love playing with furiends, raw food, jerky treats, and going to the beach! I joined the Wolfpack when my hooman & I went on a paddle board for the very first time during a group lesson with Uncle Tyler & Aunty Machi this summer. We learned basic skills & techniques, and had so much fun! Lead dog instructor Miss Phoenix taught me how to do a board transfer, and I gained more confidence in the water. Every dog in Hawaii should try SUPing so they can have fun in the ocean, too!”
Stephen
(SUPDog Friend and Photographer)
”From being a one-week visitor from CA to now a regular out on the breaks of Waikiki, Stephen was inspired to pick up surfing after swimming out to Canoes one evening at sunset and snapping candids of all the cool surfers/SUPDogs catching waves. Fast forward half a year later - both friendships and surf skills have continued to develop as Stephen enjoys taking photos and seeing the SUPDog’s Wolf Pack grow. His time on the island may be limited and he may not have a furry friend of his own, though his adventures and experiences will forever be remembered in his photos and memories.”
Face
Hates water LOVES to get Dirty! Other passions include destroying everything from toilet paper (during the "shortage") to brand new sunglasses only at my landlord's place, exploring new places with his human, meeting every human and dog on the planet, and hanging out the window on car rides. His dislike for water extends to running away from the neighbor who tries to pet him with the wet hand Face was just drinking water from. SUP with him a no go? Stay tuned!
Samantha & Jack
(Owners of SUP Pups, Paddle board business in San Diego, CA)
Samantha and Jack started SUP Pups in 2014, offereing Private Stand Up Paddle Board Lessons specializing in teaching the owner how to SUP with their Pup! The catered lesson not only goes over the basics and technique of how to paddle board, but also the best way to introduce the dog to the board for their first time while capturing it all with action photos and videos. "It is the best feeling in the world to help someone and their dog find a new hobby together that quickly leads to their new found passion".
If ever in San Diego, please check out SUP Pups as they also offer paddle board adventures and events!
Kona
Aloha my name is Kona! I am a 2.5 year old American bully mix rescued from the Hawaiian Humane Society. I was actually a foster dog but my mom adopted me after 3 days! She and dad helped me gain weight, build up my confidence, and learn how to play. My mom reached out to SUPDog back in April 2020 during a live Instagram story because I liked to eat waves! Working with Tyler, Phoenix, and Machi I have learned how to have fun at the beach safely! Now I could swim, play fetch and shark through the sand all day!
(Instagram: @konatoa )
Myriam & Rafael
Hey hey! We are Myriam and Rafael. Originally from France with a Spanish vibe:) Our favorite time of the week is when we get to spend time with our SUPDogHawaii fam! @mood_surfhawaii
Simba & Pumbaa Ohana
Aloha! I am Simba, 1 year old. I am the king of lions. I have half brown half white face which is rare for minipin. I love playing with other dogs. I’ve been trying to swim in the ocean with Tyler’s help and I think I’m almost there! Hello! I’m Pumbaa, 4 months. I think I am a chihuahua and boxer mixed! I like exploring and meditating at the park! We love our parents dad Merwin and mom Machiho! We’re really happy to have the opportunities to see as a SupDog members and our friends every week!