Fitting Your Dog for a Life Jacket

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.

Fitting Your Dog for a Life Jacket

For hunting dogs, pet life jackets provide insulation from the cold as well as flotation.

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