My dog swimming help and a harness?

Most dogs will run from a hose! A dog life jacket is a sensible idea to keep your dog safe. Get her used to wearing the dog life jacket before going in/near the water and at the creek, go in with your dog, maybe take a dog water toy along to play with. The key to getting a good dog life vest is to measure your dog correctly for a good fit. We live near lakes and regularly go out on a boat with our westie - he has had an Outward Hound doggy life jacket for several years and now has also a Paws Aboard one. You can find a link to a measuring guide below and several dog life jacket reviews. The holiday sounds fun and I'm sure your dog will love it.