Many people may not think about it, but providing your dog with a dog life vest, can save its life. Especially small dogs or breeds not conducive to the “doggie-paddle,” any kind of water can be a great hazard for dogs. It may be a pool, it may be a lake, it may even be the ocean. In the end, dogs are curious and love water, but may not know they can’t swim! If they can’t keep their head above water, they can swallow water in their windpipe just like us and choke.
Giving your dog a special protection can mean greater comfort for you (no supervision or having to be a lifeguard), and even allow dogs that couldn’t otherwise swim, to enjoy the water with you. These flotation devices come in a variety of models. They come made for big dogs to small pooches. There are vests that help to float the dog in the correct position, with more buoyancy to the chest, or the torso depending on the size and shape of the dog. Any customer will be pleasantly surprised to see all of the available models, many made specifically for certain breeds.
The construction of these life-jackets range from synthetics to slick foam, and even designer styles. Owners of small “toy breeds” will love the different options to secure their doggie in style, with patterns and colors that match a high-end lifestyle. Imagine your little dog that had to be tied up to the beach chair at the pool party, now joining you in the pool. Or best, not having to get up and dive in to save it when it jumps in while you’re sipping a cocktail. Even micro dogs can enjoy the water!
While most dogs can swim, the hazards of the ocean can prove difficult for even a good human swimmer. This is why it is important for owners who choose to bring their dog out boating to give their “best friend” the proper safety equipment, just like any other passenger. Especially when dogs are prone to jump off the boat unexpectedly, following objects or fish, you may never know when it’s especially important to give them a lifejacket of their own! Many of these colorful products offer the added safety of better visibility. In lake areas, where your dog may roam free and swim in the water, the fluorescent colors of these vests can warn boaters better than a little camouflaged snout bobbing in the water. An eager dog might swim well beyond the usual swimming areas, and better visibility will provide the best safety for it, and peace of mind for you.
Last but not least, giving your dog its own flotation device can make the communal activity of swimming with children all the more enjoyable. Little kids are always trying to hold on to a dog that may be swimming, and this can be bad news for an animal not a natural in the water. The right kind of buoyancy can be fun for the dog and the whole family. Happy swimming!
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