If you plan on getting a life jacket for your dog, you will need to ensure you get it in the right size. A small jacket will not fit, while a big jacket will not offer your dog the protection they need. The best way to get the right size is to measure your dog. Here is how you go about it:
· Get the length of your dog. To do this, measure the distance from the back of your dog’s neck to the base of their tail. One thing you need to keep in mind with this is, longer dogs might not get a jacket that its but of the average dog, you will get a jacket with the right length. You can also get jackets like the WCC Dog’s reflective buoyant adjustable swimming life vest since it can be used on longer dogs.
· Measure the girth. Get the measurements around the widest part of your dog near the rib cage. When getting these measurements, ensure you are accurate enough, so the jacket fits. A dog life jacket needs to be as fitting as a human jacket feels on you.
· Measure the neck girth. The next thing you need to measure is the widest part of the neck to ensure that your dog is breathing just fine, even with the form-fitting jacket.