Light Up Your Dog, Light Up Your Life!

April 1, 2016

by Natalie Secretan

Light Up Dog Safety Gear

Now that spring has finally sprung, it’s time to come out of hibernation and get outdoors with your best friend and go for a walk! This is one of my favourite times of year, when the weather starts warming up and everything springs back to life. Waking up early and taking the dog for a walk before anybody is stirring and the sun is just beginning to tip his hat, is the best way to start your day.

But safety first! In the dark wee hours of the morning, or the dusky evenings when you’re out with Lassie on one of your last-pee-before-bed runs – it’s imperative that you’re visible to drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. You’ve probably all seen those LED collars that you can get online for ridiculous amounts of money. Well, I went on a search to find a solution that was good quality but affordable. And I found it! 

 

Kurgo Reflective Dog Vest

Reflect and Protect Active Dog Vest

This vest is a lovely hue of orange and lightweight enough for summer use too. It has breathable mesh, adjustable straps with reflective detailing, and a set of LED lights that run down the dog’s back. It’s also waterproof, and stands up well in the rain, mud, and snow. Priced at $28, you can’t go wrong with this safety vest.

Key Features

  • 360-degree reflectivity
  • Soft, lightweight fabric
  • Up to 1000-foot visibility
  • Battery lasts up to 50 hours
  • Side and back mesh sections for added breathability
  • Adjustment points at the neck and chest, both with perfectly fitting flexible webbing for ultimate range of motion

Nite Ize Dog Leash

Nite Ize Nite Dawg LED Light Up Leash

This leash is amazing! Not only is it bright enough for everyone to see, it also makes a great flashlight of sorts! It has two settings – solid or flashing lights – and a reflective strip that runs down the entire leash. It’s much more visible than an LED collar that can get lost in long hair, or if a dog’s head is turned away. Priced at $17, this leash is a valuable addition to your leash collection and a vital to your dog’s safety.

Key Features

  • Bright Red LED Illumination
  • Reflective stripe adds passive reflectivity
  • Glow and Flash Mode
  • Battery run time:
  • Glow mode: 75 hours
  • Flash mode: 100 hours
  • Easily replaceable 1 x 2032 3V lithium battery included
  • Features high quality red webbing
  • Leash is 5' long with 18" of LED illumination

You can find these and other great outdoor products at theDogOutdoors.com

 

Photo Credit: Christmas Chihuahua by wsilver