SwimWays Paddle Paws Spring Float Dog Raft, Small (0-65 lbs.)

I purchased this for my Texas Heeler puppy, not knowing if she would even use it. Let me tell you, she loves it. She jumps into from the side of the pool and she uses it for her king if the hill game with my AM Staf dog and their ball. This raft has taken a beating and is still holding air and floating. This raft is used 4-5 intervals every day and it has been jumped on, scratched at, wrestled on well over 100 times (southern florida and 90-95 degree days). The 2 dogs jump on it, wrestle with the ball on it, launch off of it and it has with stood all the abuse. The vent hole finally gave way to the material this past week but they didn't care and still use it. I tried to order a cheaper 1 for a replacement but it was much smaller in size, too tall for my AM Staff to get in it and the air valve keeps popping open. I didn't think this 1 would last more then a day with as rough as my dogs play on it but it lasted 2 months and I couldn't be more thrilled. I did have to order another 1 of these but that's ok, it's my dogs favorite play place.

This float is great! My golden retriever and grandson had lots of fun in the pool. It is sturdy and should hold up well this summer.

We discovered that our boxer puppy loves to float around our friend's pool on a raft, so for a recent vacation to a lake we decided to purchase him his own raft for when we went out swimming. He's currently 51 pounds, and he had no problem on it. Plus, we had our 15 pound Boston Terrier on it with him, for a total of the 65 pounds and it was no issue at all. They both had a blast on it (though the bottom does fill with water, which our boxer was hesitant to lay down in). My wife then had a great idea - would it hold her? Absolutely. She distributed her weight with her head on the floating outer rim and her knees across the rim on the other side, with her body in the sunken middle down in the water. She loved it! She even made me try it out. I weigh over 200 pounds and it had no issues keeping me afloat, and she was right, it was very comfortable! My only concern was the stitching holding the solid bottom to the floating outer ring, but even with my weight we had no issues with the stitching. My only complaint is it's a little hard to fold up. It's got one of those flexible rings around the outside (similar to a pop up tent) and the directions on how to fold it back into a relatively small circle are no good, so you just have to use trial and error to try and get it folded back up. This also made it a pain to stow in the boat on our way to where we were swimming b/c it kept wanting to pop open. I don't think the ring is necessary for the design, but it's there nonetheless.

Okay so inflated it the day it arrived, it stayed fully inflated the whole week. I bought it for my youngest dog as he’s not been a fan for swimming but really wanted to get in the water. He weights 70 lb, well he loves it. So much that he was enjoying the water in the float. I see comments about it taking on water. It’s supposed to. It has two holes in the bottom to hold it with. My issue is the stitches around the edges of the fabric near the holes are coming apart on first use. My dog is 70 lb so he’s on the lighter side of the weight quoted on this. I’m hoping it continues to stay inflated and I will figure out a solution for the stitch problem. Next it needs a different type of value so air doesn’t escape as soon as you inflate. They could with a seal valve to prevent this.

I purchased this float for my 40 lb. Australian Shepherd, who is recovering from a cruciate injury and needs swim therapy for her rehabilitation. The float is made from a heavy duty canvas like material, it has wire spring support along the edge. This is used when the float is deflated to twist it into a small folded package. When the float is inflated it adds support to the inflated sides. The float should be used by dogs only. My husband got in the float and the spring side bent inward, My husband later fixed the bend so now the float is only used by the dog. The bottom of the float has two holes, one at each side, which allows water to enter, so the dog is partially submerged while floating. I think this is a great design, allowing the dog to play and lay in the water, like a shallow wading pool. I use the float in our above ground pool, for Briar-Rose's therapy exercises. Briar-Rose can easily step into the float from her partially submerged ramp, however she needs assistance getting in from the water. Since the floor of the float is partially filled with water and it is floating in the water, this makes it a little unstable - which makes it the perfect therapy tool - it will not tip, but it can be slightly wobbly. When I ask my dog stand, it moves like a wobble board, causing her to use her core and leg muscles for support thereby strengthening her legs, back, and rear end. We'll also play tug, with a toy, while she's in the float, which helps strengthen all those muscles and joints. I keep Briar-Rose's nails trimmed and filed to prevent punctures. When used with supervision, the float is a great tool for aqua therapy and pool time fun.

Didn't hold my 38# dog, so I'm sending it back as not being as advertised. I'll put further review if I have any trouble with my refund.

I’ve owned this in the past and the item is durable and works great for my Bulldogs .

OK, I'm giving this 4 stars because it is and awesome float for my dog. Very heavy duty and my dog loves it. That being said... the float I received has a problem with one of the sides pulling in while my dog is in the raft. I believe that its due to the raft being designed to fold up. Completely unnecessary in my opinion. I hope the replacement I have ordered wont have the same issue. As mentioned in most of the reviews, the air valve does completely suck. Whoever designed it should be punched in the throat. All in all great raft and I can get by with the air valve issues. Update: 7/27/2018 My float lasted 2 years before deflating. I immediately ordered another one and this one had the same issue with the bent side. The new float developed a hole on the first use so I returned it. The replacement had the same issue with the bent side. The bent side is caused by the stiff ring on the inside of the float. The raft just closes in on my dog and squeezes him. It's designed to be folded and this causes the issue. Its a shame because its a nice raft. I'll be looking for another brand when its time to buy another.

J'ai un Flat Coat retriever de 72 lbs et il adore nos matelas de piscine. Malheureusement il finit par les detruire avec ses grandes griffes. Pas ce matelas. L'extérieur est en tissus epais et robuste. Impossible de le percer. Le fonds aussi est fait de ce tissus. Un peu cher à 70 piasses mais en vaut amplement la peine. Je le recommande. Seul point negatif, lorsque gonflé à sa pleine capacité le chien a de la difficulter à embarquer dedans. Je le gonfle aux 2/3 et ca fait tres bien l'affaire. Mise à jour: 2 mois plus tard, le matelas est toujours en un morceau. J'en suis tres satisfait. Un peu cher à l'achat mais tres economique en bout de ligne. J'estime qu'il durera au moins 2 ans. We have a a 72 lbs Flat Coated retriever. He destroyed several of our pool floats with his long nails. But not this one. It is built very robust with thick material covering the inflatable part and the bottom. I have good hope this one will last the whole summer!! The only negative point is that it is too high when fully inflated and the dog has trouble climbing into it. I inflate it to about 2/3 its capacity and now the dog can easily climb in. At 70 loonies it's a bit expensive but very much worth it. I recommend this product. Update: 2 months later. Float is still in one piece! A bit expensive but very much worth it in the long term. I still recommend.

Muy buen inflable de alta calidad y resistente

A mi perro lo ama

Very well made and durable for my dog. Totally recommend this product.

Valve does NOT stay closed! Valve seems cheap and doesn't have the interior flap that keeps some air in. Whixh is a problem, because not only does it make it tough to inflate fully, but after a 3-4mins the valve cap comes out and all the air will leak out! Not a big deal unless you're in the water...Once most of the air leaks out, it starts filling with water! Seriously, try a different floaty! Good quality on the rest of the material though!