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The Extreme Fido Float Dog Life Vest
Now introducing the Extreme Fido Float Dog Life Preserver! These fashion-forward designs feature all the same great benefits of the original Fido Float Dog Life Jacket, now available in sturdier fabrics.
Extreme Fido Float Dog Life Vest Features:
Additional reflective strips for increased visibility
Durable scratch-resistant material 1680-denier nylon (Black/Red) or neoprene (Blue/Yellow).
Heat Wave Safety For Your Dog
With many parts of the country experiencing heat waves this year, I just wanted to take some time to go over some important safety tips for keeping your dog healthy and safe.
Heat exhaustion or heat stroke and dehydration are the most common problems facing dogs in this weather. NEVER leave your dog unattended in the car. The glass on the car gives the interior the green house effect. It takes just minutes for the car to reach unbearably hot conditions even if the windows are left opened a little.
ALWAYS make sure there is fresh water available for your dog to drink. Even if spending time by a lake or the ocean, fresh water is a necessity. Lake water may harbor unseen bacteria or parasites that can make your dog very sick and salt water from the ocean is always bad for drinking.
When boating, ALWAYS put a dog life vest on your four-legged family member. It only takes a split second for your dog to jump or fall in. The dog life vest will not only keep your dog afloat, the assist handles that most dog life vests are equipped with will make recovery much easier.
Dog Life Vest-Water Safety For Your Dog
Even though many dogs know instinctively how to swim, safety should not be overlooked. A dog life vest will serve your dog well. Along with the obvious safety aspect of a dog life vest there are other benefits.
- The added buoyancy will allow your pet to enjoy the water for longer periods of time before tiring.
- Most dog life vests are brightly colored and/or have reflective strips on them. The added visibility makes it easier to keep an eye on your dog.
- Many dog life vests are equipped with grab handles, making it easier to extract your dog from the water if necessary.
Your dog’s safety is your responsibility. Never leave a dog unattended when in or around large bodies of water.
Pool Safety For Your Dog
Now that summer is here, I would guess that just about everyone who has a swimming pool has it opened up and ready to use. With that in mind I would just like to take a minute to talk about pet safety in and around the pool.
If your dog has access to the pool, make sure there is a place that your dog can easily climb out. Put a ramp in the deep end to insure that your dog can get out whether he is in the shallow end or the deep end. A dog life jacket is an added safety precaution to use if you can not always keep an eye on your dog when he is near the pool.
Dog Life Jackets-Boating Safety For Your Dog
Summer has finally arrived. Boating is a great way for families to spend time together but there are risks involved. That is why most states require each person on the boat to have a life jacket. Although it is not a law for dogs to wear life jackets on a boat, they too, should wear one. It should be as automatic for you to put a life jacket on your dog as it is to put one on a child.
A dog life jacket will help keep your dog afloat if he happens to fall off the boat or gets tossed out in unexpected rough weather. Even if the dog knows how to swim, he may panic if he goes in the water unexpectedly. Most dog life jackets come with handles on them that will make it easier to grab your dog and pull him back on board. If you have ever tried to grab a wet panicked dog in water, this is a feature you are sure to appreciate.
Keep your dog safe while boating with a dog life jacket.
A Dog Life Jacket For Your Pet’s Safety
Memorial Day is here and that always seems to signal the official beginning of summer. Plans for family vacations and weekends at the beach are underway. Many pet owners include the family dog in these adventures. With that in mind, we would like to take the time to remind you that your family’s safety should be considered as well as your dog’s.
Putting a life jacket on your dog should be as natural for you as putting a life jacket on a child. Because most dog life jackets are brightly colored, it will make it easier to keep an eye on your dog as well as help keep him safe if he should swim to far out in the water to make it back on his own.
Help keep your dog safe on the beach with a dog life jacket.
Boating Safety For Your Dog
Everybody knows you need a life jacket for all the people who go out on your boat. It is a safety precaution that became a law. But what about your dog? Isn’t he a treasured member of your family also?
A dog life jacket is just as important for your dog’s safety as a life jacket is for the other members of your family. Even if your dog knows how to swim, if he falls off the boat this simple precaution could save his life. With the handy handles that most dog life jackets come equipped with, it will also make it much easier to pull him back into the boat.
Dog Life Jacket-Boating Safety for Dogs
Boating is a favorite past time in the summer for many people. Life jackets are required for all people on board in most states, but what about your dog?
Rough water can cause stress and anxiety in a dog and accidents can happen just as easily to your dog as they can to any other family member on the boat. A dog life jacket could very well save your pet’s life should he fall into the water. Even if a dog knows how to swim, panic can cause big problems for him in the water. A dog life jacket will not only help him stay afloat until you can pull him to safety, it will also make the task of pulling him to safety much easier. Most dog life jackets are equipped with handles that are attached to the back to aid in pulling your dog to safety. Anyone who has tried to pull a wet, panicked dog out of the water without the aid of these straps will be able to appreciate this feature.
A Dog Life Jacket For Safety
Dog life jackets are not just for when you take your dog to the beach or go boating. If you have a built in pool in your back yard, a dog life jacket would be a wise investment.
Trying to keep a constant eye on your dog when he is out by the pool can be difficult, especially if you are doing double duty watching kids also. A dog life jacket will provide a little added protection for your dog.
Teach Your Dog To Swim
Contrary to popular beliefs, not all dogs are natural born swimmers. Some dogs need to be coaxed into the water and they even have to be taught to swim. So how do you do that?
As a responsible pet owner, your dog’s safety should always be taken into consideration. First and foremost, put your dog in a dog life jacket. Dogs are not very efficient swimmers, so even if your dog knows how to swim, he can tire easily and become fatigued in the water.
The dog life jacket will benefit both you and your dog in this learning process. Most life jackets made for dogs come equipped with handles you can grab to pull your dog out of the water. This is a feature you will really appreciate if your dog happens to panic while in the water. Once your dog is comfortable in the water and swimming on his own, you will find that a brightly colored life jacket will make it easier to keep an eye on him. The added buoyancy provided by the life jacket will make it easier for your dog to learn to swim and it will help keep him warm.
Puppies will learn faster than adult dogs and a lot of times if you just ease them into the water their natural instincts will kick in and they will swim on their own. Stay in the water with your dog. Your dog will respond better to your guidance and encouragement if you are not yelling from the shore. You also want to be in close proximity of your dog in case he panics and you need to pull him out.
Keep your first few water adventures short. You can increase your sessions in the water as your dog develops more strength and stamina. Remember that dogs loose a lot of body heat in the water. If your dog seems cold or is shivering after getting out of the water, wrap him in towel or blanket until he warms up.
As with any training exercises you do with your dog, he will learn much faster and be more receptive to being in the water if you make it fun. If your dog likes to play fetch, tossing a floating toy in the water may be an easy way to get your dog in the water. Don’t toss it out very far the first few times. Praise and rewards (treats) will help encourage your dog if he seems a little reluctant or panicky.