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While many dogs are instinctive swimmers and master the doggie paddle at an early age, dogs of all shapes and sizes are increasingly participating in water sports with their humans.
Here are eight suggestions for keeping your canine safe while in and around the water:
1. Choose a water environment that matches your dog’s skill level. Dogs unfamiliar with the water should always wear a canine life jacket until they are more experienced and comfortable in the water.
Your dog’s fun shouldn’t be limited by a canine life jacket. For a canine life jacket to function as designed, the fit is critical. A properly fitted life jacket will ensure the dog will not slip or fall out of the jacket. Ruff Wear suggests using a girth measurement (around the widest part of the ribcage) to fit a canine life jacket.
