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We tried the doggy vest with the handle on top, but our lab/springer mix  
didn't really like it. We found out she could use our stern ladder by simply  
putting our hand behind her head as she climbed up for support. She also 
liked  climbing and going down slides at the children's park. :)

Rummy

In a message dated 3/9/2012 10:21:14 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
rlowe at vt.edu writes:

Elle,
Thanks for the warning.  It's certainly a  consideration.  Our jackets are 
intended to float them until we can  retrieve them, which hopefully would 
not be a long time.  I've been  looking at underdog vests, which is along the 
lines of what your vet  suggests.  Pricier, but probably worth it.  thanks - 
 rob

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of elle
Sent: Friday,  March 09, 2012 10:08 AM
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Subject: Re:  [Rhodes22-list] Dog Life Jackets.DANGER

Guys,

Got this from my  vet:

Please when you get a life jacket for your dog get one that will  support 
his head from UNDER the head. Dogs can paddle for quite a while but  they 
become fatigued holding their heads up and drown when they can no longer  do so.

Not something we necessarily think  about.

elle

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Dog Life Jackets.DANGER