It's a Husky Thing - Siberian Husky Forum
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.


A forum for owners of the Siberian Husky.
 
HomeSearchLatest imagesRegisterRegisterLog in
Congratulations Nikita, Archer, and Cheyanne!, our November HOTM winners! HOTM Will Be Taking An Indefinite Break!
Husky of the Month
Congrats Nikita, Archer, and Cheyanne,
our November HOTM Winners!
Husky Cuddles!





Thanks to all for this month's entries!
Forum Rules
1. Here we prefer clarity to agreement. Obviously not everyone is going to agree on a topic; here we prefer to talk out our differences in a respectful manner to ensure mutual understanding and respect.
2. Read the Stickies and Announcements. Each sub-forum may have specific rules which trump the Forum Rules in cases where there may be conflicting information. Read the rules of each board before you post so that you are clear on the expectations of the staff.
3. Respect ALL Staff and Admins. These people volunteer of their time and MUST be respected as well as their word adhered to. They are responsible for maintaining a free, open, clear and organized forum. Anyone found to be openly undermining any official ruling by a staff member will be warned.
4. Signatures: One picture only and no links. Images: To keep the forum looking neat and tidy, we ask that members insert just one picture only in their signatures. The picture should be no more than 200x500 pixels and should be of an appropriate subject, for example, your dogs and their names. Should you need assistance creating an appropriate signature, please PM an Admin and we would be happy to help! This is to ensure that signatures remain a welcome addition to our forum instead of a cumbersome distraction. Links: Hyperlinks in signatures--unless to a personal blog or photo stream of your dogs (like Flckr or Piscasa, for example)--are strictly prohibited. Please PM a staff member with any questions or concerns regarding this rule.
Rescue Spotlight
Our current rescue spotlight is:

Delaware Valley Siberian Husky Rescue!

Top Dog Website Award Winner!

Top Website
for
Siberian

Huskys


Share
 

 Life jackets

View previous topic View next topic Go down 
AuthorMessage
Lostmaniac
Senior
Senior
Lostmaniac

Female Join date : 2018-10-22
Location : Colorado

Life jackets  Empty
PostSubject: Life jackets    Life jackets  EmptySat Mar 13, 2021 3:48 pm

So first off please dont laugh. The river is half melted and spring is coming and i think squirt needs a life jacket. The purpose is incase she gets swept down river or if her line snags something it will keep her from drowning until i get there to unsnag her.

Ive looked at alot of reviews online but anyone ever use one?
Back to top Go down
amymeme
Senior
Senior
amymeme

Female Join date : 2013-12-20

Life jackets  Empty
PostSubject: Re: Life jackets    Life jackets  EmptySat Mar 13, 2021 7:51 pm

I've looked into life jackets and it's the same issue with kids you really need to for it to the dog and give it a trial. Very idiosyncratic. Some will keep the dogs head out of the water and some will actually push the head down. Which you can't tell from reviews, you really have to treat it in the dog. Which means address to a pool.
Back to top Go down
aljones
Senior
Senior
aljones

Male Join date : 2014-08-18
Location : Terlingua, Texas

Life jackets  Empty
PostSubject: Re: Life jackets    Life jackets  EmptySat Mar 13, 2021 7:57 pm

I won't laugh but are you sure about that? Before I started getting Huskies, I had Labs so "sink or swim" was never a problem - just keeping them from going into any plot of water bigger than a small puddle.

While I haven't used one, I'd honestly be more concerned about it getting snagged on something and me not being able to get to them. Everything I seen for a life vest is bulky and while it would keep a dog afloat, I wouldn't be comfortable about them being able to navigate in one ...

Accidently drop a dog off a boat 5 miles out to sea - yeh, I can see one in that case. On a river where there are river banks within swimming distance, I'd be a whole lot more willing to let them swim for shore. Any reasonably healthy dog should be able to swim a couple of hundred yards without a problem.


_________________
Life jackets  S-event    Life jackets  S-event

“Properly trained, a man can be dog’s best friend.”

Corey Ford                    .
Back to top Go down
Lostmaniac
Senior
Senior
Lostmaniac

Female Join date : 2018-10-22
Location : Colorado

Life jackets  Empty
PostSubject: Re: Life jackets    Life jackets  EmptySat Mar 13, 2021 10:13 pm

It would seem i need to take some pictures of the rio grande up near here. There are literally miles where it goes into areas you would need rock climbing gear for where it has cut itself a canyon. And when they open the dam for irrigation season and for texas and nm to get thier allotment of water, it gets fast. And if you or a dog hits a rock at speed its over. Really its all dependent on what spring is like. The last few years because its been warm, the snow melts fast and the river gets fast. Last year snow melted so fast the bridge over the river went underwater and people with waterfront property went underwater.

When i was in middle school my dad got a leonberger. That was a huge mistake with 3 ponds on the property. Also we always had a springer spaniel growing up. And i had a lab malinois that ironically hated water. But none of those dogs tried to jump off a bridge to get to a waterfall pool like squirt did. I blame her lack of water dog heritage for her lack of sense in the water. Seriously how many huskies swim. Especially ones born in new mexico

I really dont think there is a pool anywhere around here that would let squirt in. There was a ruffwear one im thinking about, its the fit and testing it
Back to top Go down
TwisterII
Senior
Senior
TwisterII

Female Join date : 2013-06-14
Location : Missouri

Life jackets  Empty
PostSubject: Re: Life jackets    Life jackets  EmptyMon Mar 15, 2021 12:04 pm

I've looked at them but never actually bought one because my dogs are always tethered to me. that said, I really used to think that there was no dog who couldn't swim at least a little bit and then kenzi stepped off the bank down at Lake of the Ozarks once. She must have the body density of a rock because she went right to the bottom and didn't come up until I pulled her up by her leash, which is another reason why I have the wiess walkie so if I have to pull a dog in from something I don't strangle them in the process. We haven't tested Kye yet. he loves the water but hasn't tried to get somewhere he can't touch.

_________________
Life jackets  Huskyf10
Back to top Go down
Lostmaniac
Senior
Senior
Lostmaniac

Female Join date : 2018-10-22
Location : Colorado

Life jackets  Empty
PostSubject: Re: Life jackets    Life jackets  EmptyMon Mar 15, 2021 1:18 pm

Ive seen so many dogs get swept down river and get hurt and then drown because they got hurt. Depending on the current ive seen squirt get knocked off her feet in areas she can stand in. Thats less of a worry with her on a line then the fear of the line snagging something and pulling her under before i get there. I ordered a floating line but that doesnt eliminate it snagging on something surface level like a log. Squirt is a good swimmer, but prefers having her feet on the bottom.
Back to top Go down
Sponsored content




Life jackets  Empty
PostSubject: Re: Life jackets    Life jackets  Empty

Back to top Go down
 

Life jackets

View previous topic View next topic Back to top 
Page 1 of 1

 Similar topics

-
» A day in the life
» The Life Of Blu.
» Life of Voltti
» Extend the life of your dog
» Life Savior

Permissions in this forum:You cannot reply to topics in this forum
It's a Husky Thing - Siberian Husky Forum :: Advice and Discussion Forums :: The Great Outdoors-