Even Man’s Best Friend Needs A Life Jacket
It shouldn't take National Safe Boating Awareness Week (May 19-25) to remind us that life jackets are important, even for man's best friend. But no matter if you have a water dog or a lap dog, the life jacket has to be right-sized – so how will you know it fits?
We thank the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety that has released "Foundation Findings #52," the latest boating safety equipment product testing series now chronicled in the June/July 2012 BoatUS Magazine, "It's a Dog's Life (Jacket)."
In a recent press release, BoatUS shared two key findings. With the dog in the life jacket, first ensure that straps and buckles don't rub sensitive parts. This is especially important when the life jacket will be worn dry, on deck. Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but regardless, also look for foam floatation centered on the dog's body to make swimming easy. Foundation testers also found that a lifting strap or handle is a must.
For information, visit www.BoatUS.com/foundation, Salus Marine Wear www.salusmarine.com/ or visit your favourite marine chandlery to equip your pet for boating.
