Dog Safety Lights for Winter Walks
As the days shorten, walking our dogs in poor light or even the dark is a winter-time reality for many of us. Dawn and dusk are dangerous times for dogs and as owners we want to do the best we can to keep our pets out of harm’s way. Dog safety lights are a really effective way to do this.
Find our pick of the best dog safety lights below and keep your pets and yourself seen and safe this coming winter.
Orbiloc Dog Safety Light
The Orbiloc dog safety light is hardcore. It comes with visibility of up to a staggering 5km, waterproof to a depth of 100m, and impact resistance of up to 100kg. It’s more than able to take a few knocks here and there. It also conveniently and securely fastens on to a harness, lead or collar. For dogs joining outdoor enthusiasts or all terrain long-distance walkers, the Orbiloc safety light really is a must.
Prices start at £18.99
https://www.traininglines.co.uk/Orbiloc-Dog-Dual-Safety-Light.html
PetBright Led Rechargeable Collar
This rechargeable super-bright collar by PetBright gives a good ten hours run time from a single charge. Making it cost effective and environmentally friendly. It’s also weatherproof with 1,000ft visibility and comes in a variety of sizes. The collar is ideal for shorter haired dogs as it sits snuggly on the neck.
Priced at £14.
Ultra LED Light up Dog Lead
Ultra’s 120cm rechargeable light up dog lead is intuitively illuminated at its full length. There’s three settings of static, slow flash and fast flash giving excellent visibility. This Ultra lead is a really practical and environmentally friendly bit of kit for your dog. Good for walks on dark roads and pathways.
Available for £17.99.
NiteHowl LED Safety Necklace
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This LED dog necklace by NiteHowel has universal sizing and can be cut to size to fit your dog. It’s also weather-resistant with 1,000ft visibility. Add 60 hours battery run-time and this equals a simple yet really effective protection for your dog. Ideal for town walks and particularly useful if your dog has a fluffy coat as the necklace can sit on top for more visibility, unlike a collar.
Available from £14.
Koskill Light Dog Safety Harness
For harness wearing dogs, the KosKill is ideal for dark winter walks. In a variety of sizes, waterproof and with visibility of up to nearly 1,000ft, it offers excellent practical protection for your pet. It’s also rechargeable with around a 5-hour battery lifespan.
Priced at around £20
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