Family vacation with Olive, this will include trips to the lake.

jmariepienta · Jul 17, 2014

Hi everyone,

At the end of the month my family and I are heading North for a vacation. We are taking a camper so we can bring Olive and our cocker spaniel Harley. I couldn't bear to board either one, especially my Olive. Here is my question....

I'm looking to purchase a water jacket/life vest for Olive. She's 4 months old and weighs around 9.5 to 10 lbs (guesstimate going from last weight a few weeks ago at vet) I'm willing to spend the money for one that is reliable and sturdy but I'm not sure about any of them! Many to choose from online. Do any of my FBN family members out there own life jackets for your babies?

Jess n Olive k

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Julie Stevenson · Jul 17, 2014

I don't but there are a few at my meetup that do...this is one that I have seen..

http://www.amazon.com/Paws-Aboard-N...id=1405631199&sr=8-2&keywords=dog+lifejackets

Julie Stevenson · Jul 17, 2014

I actually want to get one for Ollie at the meetups.....at the beach he likes the water now and he gets in up to his shoulders and I'm afraid the waves will pull him out! I'm always right there, but it still scares me. Sometimes he runs off down the beach and if he were to get in before I can get to him....oh brother ok I'm buying one right NOW!

MaplesMommy · Jul 17, 2014

Yup we have one

That was the first time we tried it out so it isnt as tight as it usually sits. Maple doesnt mind it and it lets me relax and enjoy our beach/lake trips. We live right at the beach and when shes on her normal leash she doesnt wear it cause she can only go in the water up to her belly.When she is off leash or were out with her long leash mommy makes sure she wears it

eeturk · Jul 17, 2014

We have one too. The brand is outward hound. It works great and fits well.

I got it on amazon.

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MamaAndi · Jul 18, 2014

Can I just say that I am loving these frenchies in life vests! :heart:

FrenchieDante · Jul 18, 2014

[MENTION=24]MamaAndi[/MENTION] ... Same! They should create a look-book called "Frenchies in Lifevests" The picture of Hudson is hilarious!

jmariepienta · Jul 18, 2014

Thanks for all of the information! I'm still curious about the sizes and dimensions though. In many of the reviews, buyers state that they have had to return the jackets to switch out for a different size due to the sizing information being incorrect. I especially seen many of those reviews while browsing the outward hound life jacket. Just not sure if I should go small or xsmall. Sigh.

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lkclark · Jul 18, 2014

We have the camo EzyDog one

http://store.ezydog.com/search.php?search_query=flotation

2bullymama · Jul 18, 2014

What a face.. love that picture! i do nothave a vest for Cheli as he HATEs anything to do with water and we do not take him to beaches or pools.... but I have to say how sweet that picture is! Have agreat time on vacation

eeturk · Jul 18, 2014

jmariepienta said:
Thanks for all of the information! I'm still curious about the sizes and dimensions though. In many of the reviews, buyers state that they have had to return the jackets to switch out for a different size due to the sizing information being incorrect. I especially seen many of those reviews while browsing the outward hound life jacket. Just not sure if I should go small or xsmall. Sigh.

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We have a small in the outward hound. He wore it when he was very little and it still fits him now.

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