<![CDATA[Yukon Pikes: Latest News]]> https://www.yukonpikes.com Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:55:49 +0000 <![CDATA[Sizing Your Dog's Life Jacket]]> https://www.yukonpikes.com/blog/sizing-your-dogs-life-jacket/ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:59:52 +0000 https://www.yukonpikes.com/blog/sizing-your-dogs-life-jacket/ PAWS Aboard Pet Life Jackets and Designer Pet Life Jackets provide ultimate buoyancy and high visibility to keep pets safe in or around the water. Constructed to provide buoyancy, along with a cozy secure fit, the PAWS Aboard Pet Life Jackets features: An advanced breathable mesh underbelly for proper draining and drying, which provides your dog more comfort and healthier conditions than traditional pet life jackets, which can cause heat exhaustion and chafing.

PAWS Aboard Pet Life Jackets are easy to size for your pet in 3 steps.

Measure Pet Length
Measure from the base of the neck to the base of the tail. Keep in mind the jacket will not completely cover long-bodied dogs (corgi, dachshund, etc) which is acceptable as the main girth of the dog will be supported.

Measure Pet Body Girth
Measure the widest part of the ribcage keeping in mind the pet life jacket should be form fitting like a human life jacket to provide proper flotation.

Measure Pet Neck Girth
Measure the widest part of their neck keeping in mind the pet life jacket should be form fitting but not restrict breathing.

Dog Life Jackets are meant to keep your dog afloat when playing in the water (if they cannot swim) or if there is an accident (such as falling out of a boat). Remember that Dog Life Jackets are not a substitute for supervising your dog near the water. Get wet, have fun and stay safe!

]]> PAWS Aboard Pet Life Jackets and Designer Pet Life Jackets provide ultimate buoyancy and high visibility to keep pets safe in or around the water. Constructed to provide buoyancy, along with a cozy secure fit, the PAWS Aboard Pet Life Jackets features: An advanced breathable mesh underbelly for proper draining and drying, which provides your dog more comfort and healthier conditions than traditional pet life jackets, which can cause heat exhaustion and chafing.

PAWS Aboard Pet Life Jackets are easy to size for your pet in 3 steps.

Measure Pet Length
Measure from the base of the neck to the base of the tail. Keep in mind the jacket will not completely cover long-bodied dogs (corgi, dachshund, etc) which is acceptable as the main girth of the dog will be supported.

Measure Pet Body Girth
Measure the widest part of the ribcage keeping in mind the pet life jacket should be form fitting like a human life jacket to provide proper flotation.

Measure Pet Neck Girth
Measure the widest part of their neck keeping in mind the pet life jacket should be form fitting but not restrict breathing.

Dog Life Jackets are meant to keep your dog afloat when playing in the water (if they cannot swim) or if there is an accident (such as falling out of a boat). Remember that Dog Life Jackets are not a substitute for supervising your dog near the water. Get wet, have fun and stay safe!

]]> <![CDATA[Choosing an Outdoor Water Fountain]]> https://www.yukonpikes.com/blog/choosing-an-outdoor-water-fountain/ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 16:42:34 +0000 https://www.yukonpikes.com/blog/choosing-an-outdoor-water-fountain/ Thinking about adding a relaxing outdoor water fountain to your patio or garden? Bob Vila has some great tips to help you decide which one.

Adding a Garden Fountain - Bob Vila's Blogs

Also important to consider:

  • Many solar fountains function only while the sun is shining. However, some are available with an On-Demand feature which allows solar energy to be stored in a battery for use after dark.
  • Most pumps will continue to run if the water level gets low. This can cause the pump to burn out. NEW Dry Run Protection Pump Technology is now available. It will automatically shut off the fountain to save the life of your pump if water runs low.
  • Fountains generally recycle water so they do not need to be connected to a water source. For less maintenance, you can connect to an auto-fill water system.
  • You can make your own fountain with a DIY kit.
  • Fountain covers can protect your fountain in the winter when not in use. (Always empty water from your fountain before freezing temperatures move in!)

To see the many types of outdoor fountains that are available, visit the Water Fountain section in our Outdoor Living department.

]]> Thinking about adding a relaxing outdoor water fountain to your patio or garden? Bob Vila has some great tips to help you decide which one.

Adding a Garden Fountain - Bob Vila's Blogs

Also important to consider:

  • Many solar fountains function only while the sun is shining. However, some are available with an On-Demand feature which allows solar energy to be stored in a battery for use after dark.
  • Most pumps will continue to run if the water level gets low. This can cause the pump to burn out. NEW Dry Run Protection Pump Technology is now available. It will automatically shut off the fountain to save the life of your pump if water runs low.
  • Fountains generally recycle water so they do not need to be connected to a water source. For less maintenance, you can connect to an auto-fill water system.
  • You can make your own fountain with a DIY kit.
  • Fountain covers can protect your fountain in the winter when not in use. (Always empty water from your fountain before freezing temperatures move in!)

To see the many types of outdoor fountains that are available, visit the Water Fountain section in our Outdoor Living department.

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