Remy's swim vest

Victoria · Post by **Victoria** » Mon May 18, 2009 11:13 pm

My little dog Remy is brain damaged and last week I saw that the reason he does not swim is because once his back feet cant touch bottom he simply tucks them up and doesnt use them. So he sinks!

Someone suggested a swimvest like a life jacket which would give him extra lift until I can teach him to use his back legs.

I was explaining to OH last night.. 'its like a life jacket'.

'what in case he falls in'?

'No to help him swim'

'How'?

'Well like water wings on a kid it helps keep them afloat so they can practise'

Silence followed while OH thought about this...then he says...

'How will that work? I mean he will tip upside down and only his legs will stick up and he will drown'

Duh Im tempted to drown OH :yh_rotfl

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue May 19, 2009 6:52 am

Bless you for taking care of Remy.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue May 19, 2009 7:24 am

Ditto to Nomad. Remey is so lucky to have such a kind owner with so much time and patience for him.

My three dogs love to swim in our local river so i know the enjoyment they get from it.

Victoria · Post by **Victoria** » Tue May 19, 2009 8:29 am

Remy is lovely Im the lucky one

. I found the jacket collecting it saturday I so hope this works..I think it will help his coordination and build some more muscle.

Now I need to borrow some waders so I can go in with him

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue May 19, 2009 8:32 am

Victoria;1191074 wrote: Remy is lovely Im the lucky one

. I found the jacket collecting it saturday I so hope this works..I think it will help his coordination and build some more muscle.

Now I need to borrow some waders so I can go in with him

Do you have a fishing tackle shop near you? I have some for swim clearing at the river that come up to the tops of my legs. You can get some cheap one's on e bay as well. Look up angling waders. And of course, take some pics for us so we can all see Remy enjoying his swim.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Tue May 19, 2009 6:31 pm

What a great idea I'm sure they have water vest for dogs if not modify one so he won't flip over. He will love it you wait and see. :-6

princessladedah · Post by **princessladedah** » Tue May 19, 2009 7:15 pm

Swim vest for dogs , yes they are wonderful, we are getting one for our golden retriever we live on a canal and he loves water

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 19, 2009 8:06 pm

Victoria;1190952 wrote: My little dog Remy is brain damaged and last week I saw that the reason he does not swim is because once his back feet cant touch bottom he simply tucks them up and doesnt use them. So he sinks!

Someone suggested a swimvest like a life jacket which would give him extra lift until I can teach him to use his back legs.

I was explaining to OH last night.. 'its like a life jacket'.

'what in case he falls in'?

'No to help him swim'

'How'?

'Well like water wings on a kid it helps keep them afloat so they can practise'

Silence followed while OH thought about this...then he says...

'How will that work? I mean he will tip upside down and only his legs will stick up and he will drown'

Duh Im tempted to drown OH :yh_rotfl

I give you a lot of credit for taking such good care and concern for Remy!

not many would do this.

god bless.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed May 20, 2009 7:33 am

Victoria;1191074 wrote: Remy is lovely Im the lucky one

. I found the jacket collecting it saturday I so hope this works..I think it will help his coordination and build some more muscle.

Now I need to borrow some waders so I can go in with him

I was thinking if he does turn upside down you could attach little sand bags to his feet to bob him around again.

And I wouldnt put him in the river like Oscar suggested. If the current takes him downstream youll never catch up. Someone will find a little brain damaged dog with a life vest and sandbags attached to him and the whole community will turn against you and call you horrible names.

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed May 20, 2009 10:06 am

Nomad;1191649 wrote: I was thinking if he does turn upside down you could attach little sand bags to his feet to bob him around again.

And I wouldnt put him in the river like Oscar suggested. If the current takes him downstream youll never catch up. Someone will find a little brain damaged dog with a life vest and sandbags attached to him and the whole community will turn against you and call you horrible names.

or make sure is swim vest/life jacket has pontoons so he won't tip over??

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed May 20, 2009 10:17 am

minks;1191725 wrote: or make sure is swim vest/life jacket has pontoons so he won't tip over??

Like a cataraman ?

What about a helium balloon attached to his collar ?

mominiowa · Post by **mominiowa** » Wed May 20, 2009 10:28 am

Or....simplify things...put the ol bikini on and jump in with him..:-6BRRRRRRRRR......maybe wait till summer tho!!

Good luck with the vest--we had bought one for our pup and he loved it...they do not make one large enough for him now so he doesn't go out to far - He seemed to know what it was for...silly dog..You are a SUPER DOG MOM~~ and smart--Muscle tone is very important with any animal...for a longer life...There needs to be more people like you...The next time My DOZER eats my news shoes right before Confirmation - he will come live with you - cuz he MIGHT BE IMPAIRED...LOL J/K - I love him!!~