Setting up doggydocks® for the First Time
The angle of the doggydocks is
determined by the distance from the
surface of the dock to the surface of
the water. The greater the distance
above the surface, the greater the
angle.
For optimal functionality the desired
angle for the doggydocks should be
at a 15' angle so that your dog does
not have to try to "climb out". The doggydocks is designed to
simulate a shoreline slope, not a steep embankment.
The ability for the angle to fluctuate and still allow dogs to walk up,
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If the doggydocks becomes to steep while your dog is moving and
you have tried the floatation in several positions, check the distance
between the top of the mounting location and the water line. If your
have a dog over 55 Ibs. and the distance is greater than 24", you may
need an "Extension Kit", available at www.pupgearcorporation.com.
Never leave your dog unsupervised in or around water. doggydocks
are not intended for use by humans, live stock or wildlife.
doggydocks are not intended as a personal floatation device or a life
saving device for your dog.
doggydocks should always be used under adult supervision.
PupGear strongly recommends that the doggydocks be removed
from the water when not in use.
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Caution:
Dog Weight in Pounds:
5 -10 Position the bag closer to the mounting location
10-30
the bag in the middle
30-65
one or two snaps closer to the end
65-85
approximately 12" from the end
Position
Position
Position
NOTE:
Allow for 15% additional weight when dog is wet
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Adjusting the doggydocks Floatation Angle:
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The angle of the doggydocks® is determined by the height of the
swim step, dock or pool side above the surface of the water and the
positioning of the floatation SnapBag . The ideal slope angle is 15'
so that your dog does not have to try to
of the water.
The doggydocks is designed to simulate
on a gentle
shoreline slope, not a steep embankment.
"climb out"
"walking out"
If your dog is approximately 55 Ibs and the doggydocks becomes to
steep while your dog is using it, check to see if the distance between
the mounting location and the water surface is not greater than 18". If
so you may need a
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1. Insert foam blocks into the Snapbag
2. Attach Snapbag
Note: The Snapbag
is adjustable to ensure proper “floatation angle"
depending on the weight of the dog and the height of the mounting
platform.
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doggydocks® Extension Kit.
Step 1: Attaching the Snapbag
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This will require testing due to the floatation properties that
differ between salt water and fresh water and the
height variance of your mounting location.
You can also adjust the "floatation" by adding or removing
the foam blocks in the Snapbag .
Step 2 Placing the doggydocks in the water
Checking and adjusting the floatation angle
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Place the doggydocks in the water by flipping it over so
that the carpeted side is down and the Snapbag
is up.
Carefully slide the doggydocks into the water.
Adjust the Snapbag'" (see instructions to the right) so
that the end of the doggydocks is approximate 6" to 10"
below the surface. This is so your dog can easily access
the doggydocks by walking onto the doggydocks, not
climbing.
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Step 3:
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