New Dog Life Jacket Models

Happy customer Laura sent this photo in of her pups enjoying a canoeing down the Hocking River in their new dog life jackets! Thanks for sharing Laura!

Yet Another Reason to Buy a Dog Life Jacket

Your dog is a surfer!
(I mean really - who knew?)

I came across a story about a dog surfing competition...I didn't even know dogs could surf much less that there were enough dog surfers to have a competition! Its quite possible the cutest thing I've ever seen. All things considered, I'm glad these owners were smart enough to buy a dog life jacket for their surfers!

Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Dog Life Jacket - Reason #10

Your Dog is "Well-Loved"
(or just the tiniest bit overweight).

Has your dog managed to sneak, cajole, plead and whimper for one too many treats? Yeah, mine too. My little rascal just has to look at me and I want to strew delicious lamb morsels at her feet. She is VERY "well-loved"!

One of the down-sides to being too well-loved, is that my pup has lost a bit of mobility (which is irrelevant in her mind as she'd rather spend all of her semi-waking hours cozily ensconced on her pillow...but I digress.) If your pup is in similarly well-love state, then a dog life jacket is critical if you are going near the water. If your dog is like mine and wants to stay supine most of the time, a dog life jacket will help your well-loved pup stay afloat if the event of being unexpectedly submerged. If your dog wants some exercise, then the dog life jacket will provide some buoyancy to offset those extra treats.

Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Dog Life Jacket - Reason #9

Your Dog is Skinny.

Naturally lean pups need special protection in the water to keep them warm and prevent hypothermia. Especially breeds like boxers who don't have a lot of fur or fat, need help keeping warm in the water - particularly frigid ocean water. The neoprene on a dog life jacket will keep your puppy's chest warm - and if you keep their chests warm, their hearts pump out warm blood and their whole bodies stay warm.

Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Dog Life Jacket - Reason #8

Your Dog is a Swimmer.

You might be asking yourself:

• Why does my dog need a dog life jacket if she can already swim? or


• Why should I buy a dog life jacket when my Portuguese Water Dog was bred to be in the water? or


• My poodle has webbed feet for goodness sake, does she really need a dog life jacket to help her swim?

Well, a dog life jacket will make swimming easier for you dog and can even save their life. Much like people, even the strongest doggy swimmers can go too far or get caught in a strong current. In fact the Boat US Foundation reported:

"No matter how well a dog can swim under supervision, any dog can drown," reports Georgia Molek, a veterinarian we contacted through the American Animal Hospital Association. "All dogs can get fatigued, too, and/or become disoriented."

So if your dog is a swimmer, then a dog life vest would provide her with buoyancy and support that will make swimming easier and save her if she gets tired.

Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Dog Life Jacket - Reason #7

Your Dog is NOT a Swimmer.

While some dogs are meant to be in the water, some are not. A dog life jacket gives your puppy the same protection that a life preserve gives your child - it will help them stay afloat if they fall in the water or if they get in the water and then panic. If you live an active life near the water and you dog isn't a strong swimmer (or a swimmer at all), then a dog life vest is critical for keeping your dog safe!

Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Dog Life Jacket - Reason #6

You Have a Small Dog.

Tiny pups need special care! Any owner of teacups, toys and miniatures knows that they need sweaters and coats in the winter to keep their little bodies warm (that those sweaters and coats tend to be super cute is just an fabulous side benefit.) Much like they need those sweaters, tiny dogs also need special protection in the water to keep them warm and prevent hypothermia.



Also, small dogs, like small children, might be good swimmers but that doesn't mean that they shouldn't wear safety gear. Wearing a dog life jacket will make it easier for your tiny pup to stay afloat (an they need that flotation help because their bodies just aren't that strong). If your dog is small, then a dog life jacket will serve the dual purpose of keeping your dog warm and afloat in the water.