Lighted Dog Collars Can Prevent Catastrophe

A few days ago, we had company and someone left the door open and Baggins got out. It was dark and we live near the woods and Baggins does not have a lighted dog collar and it was hard to see him.

I’d recently had a reader ask about lighted dog collars and had been looking at them online.

I was wishing I had one right then.

I could imagine seeing a flash of light bounding around in the wooded area and knowing where to direct my attention.

Luckily, he responded to my calls and came barreling around the corner just as my panic was rising.

I petted him and praised him for coming to my calls and sent out a little prayer of gratitude:)

Be Safe!

There are collars lighted by LED lights and collars made of reflective collar. There are even collars that look like those glow sticks people wave around at concerts.

One thing to be aware of. Your dog may need some adjusting to a his new visibility. Some dogs are distracted by the light around his neck.

A lot of today’s illuminated collars allow your pet to be visible from up to ½ a mile away--perfect for traipsing along the road. And they run on a watch battery!

For fun and games there are lighted balls to play catch with after dark!

Imagine you and your pet at the beach throwing the ball. Lucy comes bounding back to you through the surf, carrying the lighted ball in her mouth and wearing a lighted collar. You can’t lose her or the ball! Well, unless she’s distracted by something….

Anyway, whether you choose led lights, reflective fabrics or a combination, illuminated dog collars are really perfect for people living in the country or in the suburbs where you may be walking along the edge of the road.

Drivers can see you in plenty of time to keep a safe distance. And some of them are really cute like this polka dotted reflective collar

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