Ruffwear, Swamp Cooler Zip Dog Vest, Evaporative Cooling for Hot Weather, Aurora Teal, Medium

I am so happy I found this vest! My two Pomeranians get so hot during our trips and the vest was life changing. It took only a few minutes after putting the vest on, for my dog to feel comfortable! I originally bought one vest in a pet store, while we were traveling and the second had to purchase through Amazon. Honestly, one of the best ways to cool off your dog! It is made of a fabric similar to bathing suit, and the way the vest works if it is being kept wet with cold water. The photo of my dog was taken on 80’s degrees day, and she was finally feeling comfortable.

Best way to keep dogs cool in hot temps! Easy to put on and great for under a harness. Every dog should be so lucky!!!

My dog doesn't like wearing it but she is black and this really helps her in the New Mexico desert heat. It doesn't stay wet for very long so if I was on a long hike I would need to carry extra water to wet it down again. It last about 40 minutes.

Great product, well made. The Medium size didn’t fit my 50lb Aussie well. The fabric pooched out near the front legs.I found a different vest that had more adjustability.

We took this in our walk and the very first time using it, the zipper broke before the walk was even over. Also the size is not accurate my dog should have been an xl and the fabric covers his lower abdomen like picture but the negative part is having to constantly rolling it up when he stops on the walk multiple times to use the bathroom. Sadly we cannot return it due to it being barely outside the time period. We were hoping to exchange it for even just a new one with a not faulty zipper to give it a second try but we have no way to contact the seller. Hoping to find a way soon.

Great to keep our dog cool on our walks! Living in Georgia it’s helpful!

Medium fits my 50lbs Australian Shepherd mix great! She is still pretty lean so we may have to size up at some point but great for now. Can’t wait to use on our next hike!

1st a little expectation management, we live in lower Alabama, it’s hot and humid. My boy is a Belgian Malinios with a short light coat, and tons of energy and drive.This vest means me and my boy can ride together in summer. We’ve done 3 rides varying in speed and distance. Heat index was 99* to 104* on rides. We’ve focused on one trail that has a bike washing station at trail head for access to copious amounts of fresh water. Plus trail has several loops of varying distance. I am building my pups conditioning for longer rides and trips in the cooler season.This vest is a game changer!!! Previously he just could not ride with me in summer, especially on days when it is impossible to do early rides.I frequently recharge vest and cool pup down, before it dries out. Interval of recharging varies by ride intensity, meaning faster the pace the shorter the recharge interval. Constantly monitor him for signs heat is getting to him. I discourage him using creeks and avoid ponds altogether for recharging, kinda concerned about certain wildlife. This is lower Alabama after all.Water on the vest with dirt from trails makes mud, that rinses off easily and the stuff that doesn’t rinse off brushes off after drying out completely.I’d recommend this vest to anyone that understands that this is not a “set it and forget it” device. It is a great product in my opinion but only helps reduce risk of heat injury it with proper planning and monitoring. Especially for high drive dogs that will literally go until hurt themselves. This vest as a training adjunct and risk mitigation is a total game changer.