Water Adventures with Dogs
To travel with dogs means to be flexible! I love water, so much so I used to be a SUP instructor and since where we live doesn't offer many water activities, I take every possibility to do something water-related when we travel.
Ready to go!
The trusty, lightweight Hurtta Life Savior ECO is made for swimming, boating, hunting, water rescue and more. The new flotation material is softer and more flexible to conform to the dog’s body and balance weight optimally without restricting the swimming motion.
Yagoh’s First Sea SUP Adventure
This summer we went to the Baltic Sea and I had to arrange a SUP adventure there. I've paddled with my dog Yagoh before, so I didn't think twice about him coming with me on the board. But this time Yagoh was not a fan and what I realized - it's the change of location! Before we'd only padded in lakes and rivers, but this time in the sea Yagoh felt unsure, especially when we turned towards the deep. The moment he couldn't see the shore, he became restless - this is when I was extra grateful for the Hurtta Life Savior ECO dog life jacket, because safety on water always comes first!
Adapting Plans for Dog's Comfort
I'm not going to lie, I felt a little defeated. Because I love sharing things and activities with Yagoh, but we, as dog owners, have to be respectful of our dogs' feelings and be flexible with our plans. Nevertheless the slight change of plans. We had a wonderful time by the sea, paddled together in the shallow waters, watched the sunset and checked another item off our bucket list this summer!
Yagoh is wearing the size 10-15kg of Hurtta Life Savior ECO dog life vest.
Get to know the Life Savior
This trusty Hurtta Life Savior ECO flotation aid features a new softer, body-hugging float material, recycled fabrics, greater adjustability and balanced buoyancy for all breeds.