CmdrCamille
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Anyone have any reccomendations for a PFD for a medium size dog?
PFD's for Dogs
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No doubt that's a good one, but unless you can buy it in person and actually try it on your dog, there's a good chance you'll end up paying $80 for something you can't use.
I have a very small dog and proper fit is critical. If the dog is uncomfortable he/she will not wear it.
I have a very small dog and proper fit is critical. If the dog is uncomfortable he/she will not wear it.
A dog may also not swim to a locatin (beach) where they can climb out. A little more floatation helps keep them afloat until they can solve the puzle or find help.
A dog will swim into a boat slip and drown trying to get out.
I would not put a dog into a black life jacket. Just too hot.
A dog will swim into a boat slip and drown trying to get out.
I would not put a dog into a black life jacket. Just too hot.
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Originally posted by abalmuth
The best
http://www.ruffwear.com/-9-float-coat?sc=2&category=694
Our dog
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Nice pose
GREAT PHOTO !
(not to hijack the thread but I have the same Zodiac dink and replaced the useless inflatable seat with a wooden one that fits into the existing saddles.)
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We love our doggie life jackets. In fact, my buddy THUNDER's job is to promote them! He inherited his from Sandy ('95-'11). They just happen to be the same size.
What I've found is that buckles require the most consideration. Some of the cheaper ones will break upon hitting the water. I actually upgraded the collar buckle on ours. Fortunately, there is a much larger selection on the market these days. There are even inflatable ones!
While dogs are awesome, they are not supernatural creatures. Falling overboard at speed or being far from shore can overwhelm you whether you have two legs or four.
As we promote in the USCG AUX- "Wear It!".
At the 2013 boat show:
OPSAIL 2012
My first boating buddy, Sandy.
What I've found is that buckles require the most consideration. Some of the cheaper ones will break upon hitting the water. I actually upgraded the collar buckle on ours. Fortunately, there is a much larger selection on the market these days. There are even inflatable ones!
While dogs are awesome, they are not supernatural creatures. Falling overboard at speed or being far from shore can overwhelm you whether you have two legs or four.
As we promote in the USCG AUX- "Wear It!".
At the 2013 boat show:
OPSAIL 2012
My first boating buddy, Sandy.