{"product_id":"dog-life-jacket-small-buoyancy-aid-with-rescue-handle","title":"Dog Life Jacket - Small, Buoyancy Aid with Rescue Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost people assume every dog can swim. Plenty cannot, and some of the ones that can still drown — because getting \u003cem\u003eout\u003c\/em\u003e is the hard part. Pool walls are vertical, riverbanks are steep, and a tired dog in deep water has nothing to push against.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a buoyancy aid. It holds your dog higher in the water so their head stays clear, and it has a sturdy handle on the back so you can lift them out without leaning in and going in yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps the head above water\u003c\/strong\u003e — buoyancy sits under the chest and belly where it counts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRescue handle\u003c\/strong\u003e on the back, the single most useful feature on any dog float\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable belly and neck straps\u003c\/strong\u003e so it cannot slip off in the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReflective trim\u003c\/strong\u003e, useful on a boat or at dusk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed, Small\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich dogs need one most\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat-faced breeds\u003c\/strong\u003e — pugs, bulldogs, boxers. Short muzzle, heavy chest, they tire fast and take on water easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuppies and older dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and any dog new to swimming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoats and paddleboards\u003c\/strong\u003e, where going in is unplanned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHomes with a pool\u003c\/strong\u003e — most dog drownings happen in a familiar back garden, not on holiday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRead this before you use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a buoyancy aid, not a lifesaving device, and it does not replace watching your dog.\u003c\/strong\u003e Never leave a dog in or near water unattended while wearing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the fit before the first swim: snug enough that you cannot pull it over their head, loose enough for two fingers under the straps. Inspect the handle stitching and buckles each time — that handle is the part you will need in a hurry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing runs small.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the Small. Measure your dog's chest girth behind the front legs and compare it against the size chart in the images rather than guessing from their weight. If they are between sizes, contact us before ordering — a life jacket that does not fit is worse than none, because it gives you false confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFirst time in\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet them wear it dry indoors first, then in shallow water where they can stand. A dog that panics in a jacket learns to fear the water, which is the opposite of the point.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happytail","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075899986170,"sku":"HT-WLK-049","price":619.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/1952\/4346\/files\/5145728753228.jpg?v=1786783976","url":"https:\/\/happytail.site\/products\/dog-life-jacket-small-buoyancy-aid-with-rescue-handle","provider":"Happytail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}