Keeping Everyone Afloat and Safe
There’s nothing more fun than cruising around a lake on a hot summer day, but marine activities can quickly be spoiled if you aren’t demonstrating safe water behavior. That’s why you should make sure that everyone onboard a boat has a life jacket either on or in immediate reach in case the worst happens. Like any safety products, it’s always best to have it available, even if you never end up needing it.
But what many people forget is that animals need that kind of protection too. So if you’re taking your dog out on the boat with you, make sure that he or she is also wearing a life jacket. After all, life vests aren’t just for humans. They can also save your animal’s life as well. And especially since your dog is likely to panic if something unexpected happens, it’s a good idea to have him fully strapped into his floatation gear. This will stop him from going under, but it will also stop him from pushing you under if he ends up trying to climb up on you for safety.