Fitting Your Dog for a Life Jacket

Tips on keeping your pet both safe and comfortable.
float test
As with life jackets for people, be sure to do a float test under controlled conditions. USCG

As with life jackets for people, be sure to do a float test under controlled conditions. A cooler option for dogs expected to stay in the boat is a lightweight inflatable life jacket with an adjustable harness for proper fit. For hunting dogs, pet life jackets provide insulation from the cold as well as flotation.

Swimming dog in a life jacket
USCG
Swimming dog in a life jacket
USCG
inflatable life jacket
A cooler option for dogs expected to stay in the boat is a lightweight inflatable life jacket with an adjustable harness for proper fit. USCG
hunting dog
For hunting dogs, pet life jackets provide insulation from the cold as well as flotation. USCG
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