This life jacket gives me genuine peace of mind on the boat. My small Beagle is a nervous swimmer and the front neck float keeps his head perfectly elevated without any effort from him he visibly relaxed in the water once he felt the buoyancy supporting him. The top rescue grab handle is sturdy and made pulling him back onto the boat effortless. The bright orange with reflective trim means I can spot him instantly even in choppy water. The ripstop material dried quickly after a full day on the lake. Absolutely worth every penny for water safety.