Dog Life-Jackets

[Philiz]

Just thought, we need to get 2 life-jackets for our dogs before we can venture out. Any recommendations regarding make and type, and a good place to buy from? Thanks

 

[hlb]

This one came from Plymouth. Try giving Dickies a ring or Google??

 

[SpottyDog5]

Just make sure they have good strong buckles and ideally a good size handle or loop on top. My little treasures are slippery when wet!

 

[Sneds]

We got ours at force 4, get one with a loop on the back so you can hook him out if need be

 

[Sneds]

 

[Kawasaki]

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WARNING--- WARNING -- WARNING.

Anyone that goes near that inviting looking pooch.

BEWARE!

Tiss craftier than the Skipper of the Vessel.

The First Mate however.
Is a Lovely Lady /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Philiz]

Heyup, has life returned to yer dongle then? Thinkin' about asking forum for info on lifejackets for Parrots next!

 

[Kawasaki]

See peeps,
Not only do these Newbs have a canine or two.

There's more.

So far a parrott is involved.
Rumour has it they have been collecting other animals in pairs.

Despite Global Warming stuff.
The Financial World seems to be collapsing.

Summer Sun seems to be turning to rain.
The Av pictures a Duo too.

Their new ( And First Vessel) vessel is currently parked about 30 metres above high water springs.

A Dove has just landed on it.

Plus the other worrying indication.
Check the Av out.
Loc : North Staffordshire.
With lifejackets on?

Spookey.

Oh No!
It's raining cats and dogs again here /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

 

[Philiz]

Here's the crew he's talking about

 

[hlb]

Nothing peculiar there, my dogs used to be 13 stone and a bout 6ft 6in tall. Not sure about the parrot though, I had hens and ducks.

 

[photodog]

Is that a Norwegian Blue?

Looks like he's resting to me.....

 

[DinghyMan]

Our 35kg Staffie/Alsation cross has a Canine Spirit lifejacket, not cheap but very well made. He also has the secure lift harness which is properly made for lifting him safely, again not cheap but works very well.

 

[Philiz]

Not sure which you mean, the dogs are Bearded Collies, the parrot is an African Grey.

 

[SolentPhill]

Having had a few jackets for my dogs I have used a few and the favourite I was told was crewsaver ones, but I find they slip round on smaller dogs so I used the Ruff wear, and then on a visit to the States I found one called Paws Aboard and they are sold through a UK Co called Sure Pets.

The web site for Sure pets Clicky

The link for Ruffwear is ruffwear

The pink one in the picture is the Paws aboard one and the red one is Ruffwear K9 float coat.

PS if the mag want to do an article I dont mind suppling the dogs.

I have no links to either Company only a user of their products

 

[Neddie_Seagoon]

Bought ours here, top of the page. They seem fine. Dogs seem comfy.

 

[DAKA]

I am far from happy about the design of dogie life jackets.

I tested mine on my Labrador.

However the life jacket added buoyancy to the back which lifted the back forcing a considerable effort in keeping the head above the water.

Bit like putting arm bands on your feet.

I suggest a far better solution is to cut a pipe insulation into 2 inch lengths and add them to an over sized collar, double.
Dogs are much happier in and out the water, when they get tired they float , head/nose out the water.
They can still swim without restriction.

Someone should design one to incorporate a spray hood.


Sorry, I know you all want the best for your pets but they do more harm than good.

 

[wp1234]

Do they make liferafts for dogs ?

 

[Philiz]

I get it now, very Pythonesque.

 

[maxi77]

Well theres a first, I agree and we were very careful in our selection. Our dogs jacket has a double thoickness of bouyancy stuff under the chin lifting the head up. The other thing is an easy to use lifting loop on the back allowing extraction by boat hook.

 

[Sundays_Child]

Sounds good. Any link pls?