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 is a great float. Good quality and very durable material. Not flimsy at all. I got the size small. None of my dogs has tested it yet, only my grand daughter did. Worked great for her too. She sat in there safe and sound and there was never a situation that we thought it would turn over. Of course she would never float unsupervised. It seems to be very comfy to sit in. I'm sure my dogs will enjoy it too. But even if not, it's a great kids float too. This review reflects my own unbiased opinion, i I did not receive any discounts etc to leave this review.

We had so much fun with this. Bought it last min from US for rental gite with pool as we were worried about getting our 13yr old in and out the pool as he’s a typical feisty terrier who doesn’t like help and it gave us loads of laughs trying to persuade him in it with a toy. I have to be honest and say it took a lot of persuasion and throwing toys but once he plucked up the courage, he got better at it. We had to be in the pool to help him back in it by leaning on it to sink it enough as he wasn’t strong enough to pull himself in and preferred to jump straight out the lilo with his ball and head to nearest pool edge not the lilo. After a few days we tried it upside down as it was a much smaller drop from the side and this worked far better for him and he was very happy to jump off side onto it upside down. I’m sure some dogs would happily float around in it but ours is too toy focused and just wants to swim instead and retrieve. I used it myself as well as it makes a good float. It’s v easy to pump up and deflate to carry it home. The best fun we had was watching him wavering at the pool edge for ages, before taking the plunge. The Co were brilliant as I couldn’t get it in time for our hols through UK site but they expedited it so fast to us and we all loved it and can’t wait to take it with us again - we all miss the lovely pool in France. Bought a huge paddling pool for him on return but he was not impressed - it’s been totally ignored despite the v rare heatwave in UK - he prefers the sea

This is fantastic! I got both sizes. The smaller one for my 30lb pup and the bigger one fir my 95lb. They work!. My only constructive feedback is... 1 - the color. My pool is blue, as is the float. My big girl can't tell the inside of the float from the water. She wants to start on the inflates ring and I have to really work at convincing her there is a surface there to lay on. 2 - I appreciate that it can fold down to a flat circle, however on both floats, on one of the long sides, the wire swoops up towards the sky. It in no way e effects functionality, but if Mazie were to choose to lay her head there it would be uncomfortable to say the least. The wire isn't broken or anything, just a gently sloping bend. 3 - The reason for the 5th star deletion is the handles. My little one gets her leg stuck all the time and my big girl caught her foot up in there and it tore the fabric. I can't find any use for the handles as well so they just seem like an unnecessary hazard. Otherwise, they have held up well. They loose air incredibly slowly given all the abuse and they've never lost enough to sink 250lb me! For the price, they are better than amazing!!!

I very rarely am moved enough by a product to go and write a review, but this float is absolutely amazing! I got an older pup who could swim in the pool for hours upon hours, but with age catching up to him, he isn't able to swim as long as he used to be. This float completely changed that! It's so sturdy he can walk right out onto it and he is nearly 100 pounds! It even held him and another human with extra space. My pup was instantly comfortable with it and was able to be in the pool without having to swim. I can't say enough how much I recommend this float. I got the large and it could hold 2 100 pound dogs - easy! It's also very durable with nice, strong nail-proof material. 10/10 -- highly recommend!

I bought this raft and started using it in June 2013. I have a 55 lb Chocolate Lab and a 20 lb Jack Russell Terrier. They both LOVE to swim and equally love using rafts. For anyone who is in the same position, normal "human" rafts gets destroyed so easily and are not at all suited to be used by our four legged friends. This raft worked VERY well this summer! It has durable material and a wire frame that made it very sturdy to hold up each of my dogs, and at times the two of them together! I will say that by September the raft was unusable. The blue fabric in the middle started to fray and eventually the entire bottom was gone on the raft. HOWEVER, I do NOT feel that this is the fault of the product. My Chocolate Lab kept digging at the bottom to play in the water. I blame this for the cause of the fray. Also, there are two holes on the bottom on each side of the raft. I don't exactly know their purpose, but on occasion my Lab would step in the hole and stumble. She was never hurt but I'm sure it could be a concern. I did really love this product, it was worth the money and made the summer much more enjoyable with my dogs. I will certainly be buying another one to use next summer!

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

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!

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