3 Reasons Every Dog Needs a Life Jacket
Make a Splash, Stay Safe: Why Your Dog Needs a Ruffwear Life Jacket
If your dog loves the water, a life jacket might not be the first thing on your adventure checklist — but it should be. Whether you’re kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply throwing a toy off the dock, a life jacket like the Ruffwear Float Coat™ or Confluence™ Life Jacket offers safety, support, and peace of mind.
1. Even the Best Swimmers Get Tired
Dogs that adore the water can often overdo it — swimming far out without realizing how exhausted they’re getting. A life jacket helps conserve their energy and provides buoyancy, so they can enjoy the water for longer without risk.
2. Accidents Happen
If your dog slips off a boat or dock, strong currents or deep water can quickly overwhelm them. The Float Coat™ is designed to keep your dog’s head above water and make it easier for you to rescue them in a pinch — potentially saving their life.
3. Visibility and Control Matter
Both the Float Coat™ and Confluence™ feature reflective trim for low-light conditions and a strong grab handle for lifting your pup out of the water with ease. You’ll always know where they are — and be able to assist quickly if needed.
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Ruffwear Life Jackets: Built for Movement, Made to Float
Ruffwear’s life jackets aren’t just safety gear — they’re performance equipment for your pup’s aquatic adventures.
🦴 Float Coat™ Life Jacket
The go-to everyday life jacket designed for maximum safety, comfort, and mobility. Ideal for dogs that love to explore rivers, lakes, and coastal waves with their humans.
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🐾 Confluence™ Life Jacket
A harness-style jacket designed for extra mobility and comfort, with optimal buoyancy to support a natural swimming position. Great for active pups and rougher waters.
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Don’t Forget the Toys! Ruffwear Water Play Essentials
Adventure isn’t just about safety — it’s about fun! Ruffwear's high-performance, floating toys are perfect for games of fetch in or around the water.
🌀 Hydro Plane™ Toy
A soft, flying disc that floats and flies with ease. Great for high-energy fetch sessions. Available in two sizes.
🪢 Lunker™ Toy
This toy features a rope handle for long-distance throws, plus it floats — perfect for tug or fetch on land or in water.
🌊 Gnawt-a-Stick™ Toy
Designed like the classic stick, but way safer. Made from natural latex rubber and a buoyant foam core — a reliable toy for any water-bound adventure.
Keep Your Pup Safe, Happy & Active
Whether you’re paddling into the sunset or splashing on the shore, a Ruffwear life jacket and a few trusty toys can make all the difference. You’ll enjoy every moment more knowing your dog is protected, visible, and having a blast.
Ready to gear up for your next adventure?
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