Need a life vest or no?

[Lovetodream88]

We just bought a quick set up 22 foot 52" deep pool. Joey liked swimming and playing in the water of a little blow up pool last summer so I figure he would like swimming in this one. Does he need a life vest? I'm think I should but my dad dosent think he needs it but I would rather be safe then sorry. What is yalls opinion?

[alaskayorkie]

I'm no expert, but my :02:

I started my first Yorkie off without a life jacket and allowed him to swim in a friend's pool. He did fine and there were no close calls. But since then, he hasn't loved swimming.

My second Yorkie started out with a life vest at a K9 Aquatics swimming center in town, and she seems to love it time after time. I'm sure there are Yorkies who love swimming without a vest, but I figure why not? They're not terribly expensive or difficult to put on. It gives them a little extra support and makes the experience a little less traumatic.

I figure it's like coats and booties in the winter. They don't absolutely have to have them when it's 20 degrees out to avoid frostbite, but they want to stay out longer when they're comfortable.

It's safer, they're more comfortable. Why not?

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

I'm no expert, but my :02:

I started my first Yorkie off without a life jacket and allowed him to swim in a friend's pool. He did fine and there were no close calls. But since then, he hasn't loved swimming.

My second Yorkie started out with a life vest at a K9 Aquatics swimming center in town, and she seems to love it time after time. I'm sure there are Yorkies who love swimming without a vest, but I figure why not? They're not terribly expensive or difficult to put on. It gives them a little extra support and makes the experience a little less traumatic.

I figure it's like coats and booties in the winter. They don't absolutely have to have them when it's 20 degrees out to avoid frostbite, but they want to stay out longer when they're comfortable.

It's safer, they're more comfortable. Why not?

That's what I was thinking. I know Joey likes water but I don't know if my youngest Penny does or not so I'm wondering if I should buy two or since they are the same size let them share until I know if she likes the water or not.