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Lights for night walks
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OrangeLola · 02/10/2019 16:55
First dog post!
I wonder if anyone would recommend a collar or lead or lights to illuminate a small/medium (10kg) dog?
Thank you
sleepismysuperpower1 · 02/10/2019 17:10
i have this light up lead and i also have this harness which lights up (i put a collar on the dog also so i can clip the lead on)
adaline · 02/10/2019 17:35
We have a reflective collar and we attach Spotlit LED lights to his collar too.
We also use a head torch for us when it's dark so we have hands free.
OrangeLola · 02/10/2019 18:24
Thank you for your help 
LimeJellyHead · 20/11/2019 11:16
Lumitube by Red Dingo is excellent. Nice 360 degree glow
JennyK76 · 22/11/2019 16:49
The best thing is a high vis dog coat (https://www.doggiesolutions.co.uk/high-visibility-reflective-dog-jackets-7563-0.html). They provide the biggest surface area for reflection and most importantly they work in every direction. Collars or collar jewels only work when viewed from certain angles.
SharkasticBitch · 22/11/2019 22:50
I think it depends on why you need it.
To see a dog off lead in a dark field = a light up collar.
So a dog is easily seen by cars passing on the road = reflective harness.
To see the dog poo so you can pick it up or see where you are going = a head torch.
StillMedusa · 22/11/2019 23:01
I have a light up beany hat (Amazon..and it's usb rechargable) Brilliant for picking up poos in the dark as I can just press the button and then don't need a hand for a torch.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07SBH9QRK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?psc=1&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&ie=UTF8
And these lights..they come with a band that attaches them to a harness or collar.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B019V7KWT6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?psc=1&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&ie=UTF8
Scattyhattie · 23/11/2019 07:36
I got some like these from aldi in the past that were good for price, could press a button to glow or flash, glow is less distracting on the eyes while onlead.
www.amazon.co.uk/Gemini_mall%C2%AE-Collar-Rechargeable-Waterproof-Flashing/dp/B071XR4H7Q?tag=mumsnetforu03-21
Did also have a cheap reflective vest for the dog too which was easy to put on over any coats etc.
MartyrGuacamole · 23/11/2019 08:26
My very fluffy dog has a reflective julius k9 harness with glow in the dark strips. He also has a couple of key ring lights I attached to it which glow, flash or flash very quickly. Collars don't work for him as they sit too low in his fur :)
OrangeLola · 22/12/2019 09:47
Thank you for the advice. The torch beanie is a brilliant idea.
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