{"id":190170,"date":"2023-02-16T05:50:14","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T05:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/"},"modified":"2023-02-17T09:36:06","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T09:36:06","slug":"should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I put a life jacket on my dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#Should_I_put_a_life_jacket_on_my_dog\" title=\"Should I put a life jacket on my dog?\">Should I put a life jacket on my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#Can_a_dog_drown_with_a_life_jacket\" title=\"Can a dog drown with a life jacket?\">Can a dog drown with a life jacket?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#What_is_the_life_expectancy_of_a_Dachshund\" title=\"What is the life expectancy of a Dachshund?\">What is the life expectancy of a Dachshund?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#How_do_I_choose_a_life_jacket_for_my_dog\" title=\"How do I choose a life jacket for my dog?\">How do I choose a life jacket for my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#Are_dog_life_jackets_necessary\" title=\"Are dog life jackets necessary?\">Are dog life jackets necessary?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#Do_dogs_like_life_vests\" title=\"Do dogs like life vests?\">Do dogs like life vests?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#Can_you_put_a_regular_life_jacket_on_a_dog\" title=\"Can you put a regular life jacket on a dog?\">Can you put a regular life jacket on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#Can_a_dog_swim_in_a_life_jacket\" title=\"Can a dog swim in a life jacket?\">Can a dog swim in a life jacket?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#Is_a_life_jacket_good_for_dog\" title=\"Is a life jacket good for dog?\">Is a life jacket good for dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#Can_you_drown_even_with_a_life_jacket\" title=\"Can you drown even with a life jacket?\">Can you drown even with a life jacket?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#Should_dogs_wear_life_jackets_on_boats\" title=\"Should dogs wear life jackets on boats?\">Should dogs wear life jackets on boats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#What_is_the_most_common_cause_of_death_for_dachshunds\" title=\"What is the most common cause of death for dachshunds?\">What is the most common cause of death for dachshunds?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#What_is_considered_old_for_a_Dachshund\" title=\"What is considered old for a Dachshund?\">What is considered old for a Dachshund?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#What_is_the_oldest_living_Dachshund\" title=\"What is the oldest living Dachshund?\">What is the oldest living Dachshund?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#Can_a_Dachshund_live_for_20_years\" title=\"Can a Dachshund live for 20 years?\">Can a Dachshund live for 20 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#How_do_you_size_a_life_jacket_for_a_dog\" title=\"How do you size a life jacket for a dog?\">How do you size a life jacket for a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#What_size_life_vest_does_my_dog_need\" title=\"What size life vest does my dog need?\">What size life vest does my dog need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#Whats_the_best_life_jacket_for_a_dog\" title=\"What&#8217;s the best life jacket for a dog?\">What&#8217;s the best life jacket for a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#Do_golden_retrievers_need_life_jackets\" title=\"Do golden retrievers need life jackets?\">Do golden retrievers need life jackets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#Do_water_dogs_need_life_jackets\" title=\"Do water dogs need life jackets?\">Do water dogs need life jackets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#Do_dogs_like_life_jackets\" title=\"Do dogs like life jackets?\">Do dogs like life jackets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#Should_I_put_a_life_vest_on_my_dog\" title=\"Should I put a life vest on my dog?\">Should I put a life vest on my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_used_to_a_life_vest\" title=\"How do I get my dog used to a life vest?\">How do I get my dog used to a life vest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#Can_my_dog_wear_my_life_jacket\" title=\"Can my dog wear my life jacket?\">Can my dog wear my life jacket?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog\/#How_do_you_put_a_lifejacket_on_a_dog\" title=\"How do you put a lifejacket on a dog?\">How do you put a lifejacket on a dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_put_a_life_jacket_on_my_dog\"><\/span>Should I put a life jacket on my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may think it&#8217;s an unnecessary accessory since your dog is a good swimmer, but regardless of swimming ability, <b>all canines that spend time in and around water should wear a life jacket. Read on to find out why you shouldn&#8217;t leave home without this essential flotation tool!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_drown_with_a_life_jacket\"><\/span>Can a dog drown with a life jacket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adults can and do decide when to don a life jacket, children and dogs can&#8217;t! Dog drowning accidents are common, however <b>it is unheard of a dog drowning whilst wearing a dog life jacket.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-my-dog-wear-a-life-jacket\/\">Should my dog wear a life jacket?<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_life_expectancy_of_a_Dachshund\"><\/span>What is the life expectancy of a Dachshund?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Dachshund breed, which has an average lifespan of <b>12 to 14 years, occasionally suffers from diabetes, gastric torsion, deafness, seizures, patellar luxation, keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) and Cushing&#8217;s disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-199927\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-the-life-expectancy-of-a-Dachshund.png\" alt=\"What is the life expectancy of a Dachshund?\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-the-life-expectancy-of-a-Dachshund.png 1920w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-the-life-expectancy-of-a-Dachshund-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-the-life-expectancy-of-a-Dachshund-1024x693.png 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-the-life-expectancy-of-a-Dachshund-768x520.png 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-the-life-expectancy-of-a-Dachshund-1536x1040.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_choose_a_life_jacket_for_my_dog\"><\/span>How do I choose a life jacket for my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Look for a jacket that provides balanced floatation and allows for a natural swimming motion. Ideally, there should be floatation panels along the front, sides, and bottom of the jacket. Some versions also include a neck floatation panel that will help dogs to keep their head above water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dog_life_jackets_necessary\"><\/span>Are dog life jackets necessary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may think it&#8217;s an unnecessary accessory since your dog is a good swimmer, but regardless of swimming ability, <b>all canines that spend time in and around water should wear a life jacket.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_life_vests\"><\/span>Do dogs like life vests?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adults can and do decide when to don a life jacket, children and dogs can&#8217;t! Dog drowning accidents are common, however <b>it is unheard of a dog drowning whilst wearing a dog life jacket.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_a_regular_life_jacket_on_a_dog\"><\/span>Can you put a regular life jacket on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If a dog spends time on a boat, boat docks, near deep water, near water with currents, or is a breed that is not a good swimmer, a life vest is a good thing to have. Hopefully a dog never needs it but in the event that it does, a dog owner will be glad they had it and that they were able to keep their dog safe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_swim_in_a_life_jacket\"><\/span>Can a dog swim in a life jacket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can a life jacket contribute to the swimming experience and training output? YES. Especially if you want to spend more time in the water with your dog! <b>No matter how good a swimmer your dog is, they can all benefit from the use of a life jacket.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_life_jacket_good_for_dog\"><\/span>Is a life jacket good for dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>dog life vest: Decide whether you need a dog life jacket or a vest. Dog life jackets cover more of your dog and provide both buoyancy and visibility. <b>They&#8217;re recommended for boating and other water activities. If your dog swims primarily in a pool, on the other hand, you might be OK with a life vest.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_drown_even_with_a_life_jacket\"><\/span>Can you drown even with a life jacket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Those are the primary reasons <b>boaters wearing life jackets sometimes drown. Either the boater is unable to free him- or herself from some type of entrapment, is unconscious or otherwise unable to keep his\/her face out of the water, or eventually drowns from numerous mouth immersions over a prolonged period of time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_dogs_wear_life_jackets_on_boats\"><\/span>Should dogs wear life jackets on boats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Water dogs may need a life jacket when swimming in rough currents, strong waves, in deep water, or in large lakes where they may get tuckered out. Also, <b>it is advisable for all dogs to wear life jackets when boating. Dog life jackets come with safety grab handles that help if there is ever a dog overboard situation.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aG5sCX_vak0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_cause_of_death_for_dachshunds\"><\/span>What is the most common cause of death for dachshunds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Heart failure is a leading cause of death in Dachshunds. In their senior years, heart valves may become weak and leaky which impairs the even distribution of blood into the body. Congestive heart failure or heart diseases can also be exacerbated by exercise, diet, and infections.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_considered_old_for_a_Dachshund\"><\/span>What is considered old for a Dachshund?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dachshunds grow into their senior years around <b>11-13 years old. Every dog is different, and each one will show unique signs of aging into a senior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_oldest_living_Dachshund\"><\/span>What is the oldest living Dachshund?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The world&#8217;s oldest living dog is a miniature dachshund named Funny, aged <b>21 years 169 days (as verified on 12 November 2020).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_Dachshund_live_for_20_years\"><\/span>Can a Dachshund live for 20 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2013, Scolly, another dachshund, lived for 20 years and held the title. As you can see, these titleholders are proof that <b>dachshunds indeed live longer than most dog breeds<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_size_a_life_jacket_for_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you size a life jacket for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kurgo Sizing GuideSIZENECK GIRTHBODY GIRTH<b>X-Small<\/b><b>8-13 in<\/b><b>14-20 in<\/b><b>Small<\/b><b>12-23 in<\/b><b>18-25 in<\/b><b>Medium<\/b><b>18-27 in<\/b><b>24-32 in<\/b>1 more row<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_life_vest_does_my_dog_need\"><\/span>What size life vest does my dog need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Best Dog Life Vests: Keeping Your Canine Afloat!<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ruffwear K9 Float Coat Dog Life Jacket.<\/li>\n<li>Outward Hound Granby Life Jacket.<\/li>\n<li>HAOCOO Dog Life Jacket.<\/li>\n<li>Paws Aboard Doggy Life Jacket.<\/li>\n<li>Kurgo Surf n Turf Dog Life Vest.<\/li>\n<li>PetCee Quick Release Life Jacket for Dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Onemore Choice Camo Pet Life Preserver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_best_life_jacket_for_a_dog\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the best life jacket for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may think it&#8217;s an unnecessary accessory since your dog is a good swimmer, but regardless of swimming ability, <b>all canines that spend time in and around water should wear a life jacket. Read on to find out why you shouldn&#8217;t leave home without this essential flotation tool!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_golden_retrievers_need_life_jackets\"><\/span>Do golden retrievers need life jackets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If a dog spends time on a boat, boat docks, near deep water, near water with currents, or is a breed that is not a good swimmer, a life vest is a good thing to have. Hopefully a dog never needs it but in the event that it does, a dog owner will be glad they had it and that they were able to keep their dog safe.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-199928\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/golden-retrievers-need-life-jackets.jpg\" alt=\"Do golden retrievers need life jackets?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/golden-retrievers-need-life-jackets.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/golden-retrievers-need-life-jackets-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/golden-retrievers-need-life-jackets-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/golden-retrievers-need-life-jackets-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_water_dogs_need_life_jackets\"><\/span>Do water dogs need life jackets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adults can and do decide when to don a life jacket, children and dogs can&#8217;t! Dog drowning accidents are common, however <b>it is unheard of a dog drowning whilst wearing a dog life jacket.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_life_jackets\"><\/span>Do dogs like life jackets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A life jacket can boost the confidence of dogs who are new to swimming and help them have more fun in the water. Dog life jackets like the Granby are great floatation tools for teaching your dog to swim. Dogs often use only their front legs to swim when they are unsure in the water, causing them to tire out easily.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_put_a_life_vest_on_my_dog\"><\/span>Should I put a life vest on my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may think it&#8217;s an unnecessary accessory since your dog is a good swimmer, but regardless of swimming ability, <b>all canines that spend time in and around water should wear a life jacket. Read on to find out why you shouldn&#8217;t leave home without this essential flotation tool!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_used_to_a_life_vest\"><\/span>How do I get my dog used to a life vest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adults can and do decide when to don a life jacket, children and dogs can&#8217;t! Dog drowning accidents are common, however <b>it is unheard of a dog drowning whilst wearing a dog life jacket.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_dog_wear_my_life_jacket\"><\/span>Can my dog wear my life jacket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Water dogs may need a life jacket when swimming in rough currents, strong waves, in deep water, or in large lakes where they may get tuckered out. Also, <b>it is advisable for all dogs to wear life jackets when boating. Dog life jackets come with safety grab handles that help if there is ever a dog overboard situation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_put_a_lifejacket_on_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you put a lifejacket on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adults can and do decide when to don a life jacket, children and dogs can&#8217;t! Dog drowning accidents are common, however <b>it is unheard of a dog drowning whilst wearing a dog life jacket.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Du8_8KHkXMI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Should I put a life jacket on my dog?Can a dog drown with a life jacket?What is the life expectancy of a Dachshund?How do I choose a life jacket for my dog?Are dog life jackets necessary?Do dogs like life vests?Can you put a regular life jacket on a dog?Can a dog swim&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":199925,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Should-I-put-a-life-jacket-on-my-dog.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190170"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=190170"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190170\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":199930,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190170\/revisions\/199930"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/199925"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=190170"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=190170"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=190170"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}