Just a question to all those that DON'T. Run vests.
You know the consequence of a rank hog with teeth. Why put a dog
that you care for in that kind of situation. Then knowing you will be
Out a c.d for a while or even permanently. But then again I guess I know the
consequences of a wreck but I don't where my seatbelt..fifteenth strokes for different folks I guess.
There's more to consider than just a toothy boar. Overheating and thick briars are the ultimate downfalls to a vest. In summer time I try to keep the dog cooled down with water and keep the vest off as much as I can. As far as briars go I've seen that vest get them tangled up and then if the hog doesn't decide to leave your dog can become a sitting target. You have to take everything into account and make your own decision. I know my vest has saved my cd from a couple of what could have been potentially really nasty cuts. I feel like Justin on this subject. If I have enough time and interest invested into something I will do what I can to preserve it but I can also see the occasional situation where I might drop the vest.
