VIVAGLORY Ripstop Dog Life Jacket for Small Medium Large Dogs Boating, Dog Swimming Vest with Enhanced Buoyancy & Visibility, Floral Orange

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You always have to remember that the things that keep your dog afloat beside his legs, which do the swimming, are his lungs. Since the lungs are located in the dog’s thorax, he isn’t getting any buoyancy in his derriere. Therefore, while it is important for the vest to have floating capabilities in the first half of his body, this is also important for the rear. Last, but not least, your Fido has to be as comfortable as possible as he swims. The experience has to be really enjoyable for everyone involved — both yourself and your pooch. If the fit is just right and you have a long-haired dog breed, you don’t really have to worry about that many things. Constantly supervising your Fido is almost as difficult as keeping an eye on a 3-year-old. You never know when he or she is going to get out of sight. If you know that your dog is untrained and isn’t going to listen to you (which usually happens with puppies), it might be a better idea to avoid taking him on the trip altogether. That might not sound like a lot of fun, but it’s safer for your pet.

Thousands of dog deaths happen on a yearly basis just because dogs have fallen into swimming pools, ponds, or lakes or haven’t been able to continue swimming. Other Considerations Try to keep your canine friend as still as possible, even though we know that some dogs might try to play or move in an attempt to get you to pay attention to them. 2. Weight Another reason that contributes to swimming being such an exhausting activity for dogs is the weight that their wet fur adds to their body. As you know, wet fabrics and leathers are much heavier compared to dry ones. Therefore, dogs that have more fur will have a harder time swimming compared to short-haired breeds or those that hardly have any fur (such as Hairless Chihuahuas). Never let your canine friend take a swim without a flotation device, especially when you aren’t looking. 5. If Possible, Use a Leash This vest has pretty much any feature you might ever want from a product in its line. It comes with rescue handles, making it quite easy for you to pull your pooch out of the water. The number depends on the life vest size. For example, the medium one is outfitted with two handles while the small and extra small sizes boast just one.The main purpose of a dog life vest is to provide buoyancy to keep the dog afloat in water. It should have foam or other buoyant materials incorporated into its design to ensure proper flotation. Adjustable straps If you are kayaking from a boat, for example, you can allow your dog to swim in the water, but also use a leash at the same time. Keep in mind that any sharp turn can hurt your dog or can send him or her overboard, so be cautious. Last, but not least, this model comes in a variety of colors, all of which are visible in a wide array of conditions. The design makes it possible for you to keep an eye on your dog at all times. Some dogs get scared more easily compared to others, and if they see something weird or go into a panic for any other reason, they might not be able to swim properly. In fact, they might waste all of their energy desperately trying to get away from the thing that has frightened them without realizing that they’re tiring themselves.

This is a model that’s very well suited for larger dogs. The mesh that it boasts on the bottom makes it possible for the pooch to remain comfortable, and there’s not going to be any chaffing involved. If you’re focused on durability and you want to make sure that your dog is safe at all times, investing in a higher quality alternative will offer you the peace of mind that nothing will go wrong while he’s in the water. 8. Quality From what we have noticed, most dog life vests come with one top handle for a convenient lifting of your pooch on the boat. While this is all good and useful, it works only in case you are the pet parent of a small dog breed.You have to measure your dog’s chest circumference as it is the most important part of his body. It is also the widest. Get a cloth tape measure and wrap it around your dog’s chest, meaning somewhere right behind his front legs.

The fit is important both because your Fido has to remain comfortable and have plenty of fun, but also because a too loose or a too-tight life vest can cause problems. One that’s too tight might restrict your dog’s circulation, making it uncomfortable for him to swim properly. There is a simple answer to this question and it’s — as best as possible. We’ve already put together a section on how you can put a dog life vest on your pooch, but here are some more tips.

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The life vest has gone through several tests and has passed the CA65 standard, which means that you can rest assured that its buoyancy is on par. It appears that this particular model is actually buoyant by up to 50% more compared to other vests in the same line.