Dog Lifejackets & Custom Wetsuits
We stock the 2 best lifejackets you can buy.
Designed by experienced Kayakers and SUP boarders, considering floatation and motion, and the best material for dogs that are active in the water on SUP's Surfboards or that swim off boats.
The only 2 lifejackets with full chest and rib cage support and strong lifting handles. They are both designed to support chests and heads, and concentrate floatation around the heavy front part of the body to balance with the lighter rear end, to prevent heads dipping in the water. Both have incredibly strong lifting handles to help you retrieve your dog from water.
Both of our lifejackets are the only dog Lifejackets that....
- support the head with a built in chest panel Which also stops your dog slipping out of his jacket when pulled from the water and helps you keep him steady whilst on your SUP or Kayak. This also helps support your dogs head without interfering with his vision
- have multiple body panels to curve the jacket around the body, giving floatation in all the right placed, removing flap and improving movement in water with less stress against the swimming motion, and less chance of any tissue damage from a sliding jacket
- super strong lifting handles, attached independently and not simply stitched to decorative fabric which will stretch and soon tear. A strong lifting handle is essential as the main purpose of a dog life jacket is to help you to pull him from the water or up on your SUP, Kayak or boat.
Red SUP Lifejacket is now discontinued as we cannot obtain more stock, we only have stock of Large and XL. This lifejacket has an adjustable neck and is great for boof heads!
Stunt Puppy Lifejacket available in all sizes and colours. The best Lifejacket for dogs in the world. As used by serious dog surfers.
Dog Lifejackets Premium Secure, Safety-First Dog Life Jackets XS-XL sizes
Dog Lifejackets by Stunt Puppy Surfdog Australia
Our dog lifejackets are designed as a full-body safety harness (the same harness design as used by heli-dogs), not just a floating cape. Unlike many dog life jackets that only wrap foam around the top of your dog, our design supports the heavy chest and shoulders, keeps your dog’s head and front end higher in the water, and allows you to lift them safely back onto your board or boat. Perfect for beach dogs, SUP pups, boating, and water-loving seniors.
We don't expect you'll be dropping onto your SUP or your kayak from a helicopter (or maybe you will to your super-yacht), but if you did then you'd be just fine using this jacket.
Why these Dog Lifejackets Are Different
Most dog life jackets use a single piece of buoyancy foam over the back with straps (tummy cutting!) or fabric underneath and a buckle or Velcro closure at the chest. These can act like floating capes, letting your dog hang underneath the jacket with little support for the chest and shoulders. Most leave the chest open and there is a great risk of your dog slipping out of the front opening when lifted.
Our lifejacket is different. Instead of a cape, it forms a fully enclosed harness with the same DNA as the harness used to lift search dogs under helicopters. It’s designed to cradle your dog from below, keep their body balanced in the water and allow secure lifting back onto your board, boat or jetty.
Key Differences that make all the difference
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Full-body harness design multi-panel construction cradles your dog from below as the buoyancy foam lifts them up for more balanced and comfortable flotation.
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Heli-rescue inspired design follows the specification of a heli-dog rescue harness for serious water safety.
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Secure lift handle full-length lifting handle and leash attachment to help you safely lift your dog back into the boat or onto a SUP if they go overboard.
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Better head support flotation between the front legs keeps your dog’s front end and head higher in the water without craning the neck or putting pressure on the throat.
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Freedom to move hinged foam segments and tapered panels allow free movement, better fit and comfort on a wide range of dog shapes and sizes.
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Adjustable fit double adjustment straps secure the jacket evenly and firmly across the chest and around the body.
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Durable & visible made from tough Cordura® nylon with waterproof reflective tapes for added visibility on the water.
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No Velcro or awkward fastenings to clog with sand or fur.
What type of dog needs a lifejacket?
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Dogs who swim in the ocean, rivers or lakes
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Dogs on boats, kayaks, SUPs or jet skis
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Water-loving dogs who need extra head and chest support, large body skinny leg breeds
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Those with owners that join their dog in water activities or on boats and want to lift their dog without falling in the water too!
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Older dogs or dogs with reduced strength or confidence in the water