Reflective Safety Gear
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I scored a major bargain at a local dog shop (half off). I use the Nite Dawg LED dog collar for Sam and Mack. It blinks or you can keep it a solid color. VERY bright.
Nite Dawg LED Dog Collar - Orange at BaxterBoo
Nite Dawg LED Dog Collar - Orange at BaxterBoo
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High visibility vests are working great for us. Dogs are much safer on the biking path and I can see them.
We bought them from Active Wear
A vest costs $35 and it's made in Finland.
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We bought them from Active Wear
A vest costs $35 and it's made in Finland.
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I bought an led collar on ebay, lights up nicely, and was about 9 dollars plus shipping. Not only great for walks, but great when you're outside anywhere. I have used it camping, for walks, and even just in the yard.
I also picked up a headlamp from walmart for about 10 dollars. It has a flashlight, and a red led that throws color and light but is not like a flashlight. You can wear it on your head, or arm, so you don't have to hold it. Both are cheap, and work great for us.
I also picked up a headlamp from walmart for about 10 dollars. It has a flashlight, and a red led that throws color and light but is not like a flashlight. You can wear it on your head, or arm, so you don't have to hold it. Both are cheap, and work great for us.
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My friend was in a similar situation years ago. She bought reflective tape from Home Depot put it on her AND the dogs and it worked great.
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That's a great do-it-yourself kind of solution! And it's not that I don't have money in the "dog fund," but this is kind of low priority. That's a fantastic idea, and I'm going to have to go to Home Depot. I even have some old collars the dogs don't wear anymore that would work well to put the tape on.
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Delta has a reflective collar I picked up at PetSmart. It's thin and has a plastic buckle so I don't attach her leash to it, I just put it on with her regular leather one. I also usually carry a low-power flashlight after dark.
I don't like the bright LED lights or blinking LED collars, they kill my vision and the blinking annoys me. Maybe if they made one that fit on her nubbin instead!
I don't like the bright LED lights or blinking LED collars, they kill my vision and the blinking annoys me. Maybe if they made one that fit on her nubbin instead!
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Hey MC- I was making a purchase on Clean Run and noticed this: Clean Run: See Me Ultra-reflector Leash & Collar Sleeves
Good price at $7 for the collar cover.
Good price at $7 for the collar cover.
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I know this isn't what you want, but I thought some other folks might be interested.
Lighted Dog Collars - K9 Safety - Auroralites Safety Systems Inc.
This collar is very sturdy -- and bright. It's also expensive, but we bought ours more than 10 years ago for our previous Dobe, after trying a couple of different pet-store light-up collars that quickly stopped workng. Jack has inherited it, and he always wears it if we're walking him after dark. Lots of four-way stops in our neighbourhood, and lots of idiot drivers who barely slow down for stop signs. Even in broad daylight, we've come close to being clipped by drivers who haven't seen us . . . ooooh, don't get me started.
I also often wear reflective armbands, which we bought as ankle bands for cycling.
Lighted Dog Collars - K9 Safety - Auroralites Safety Systems Inc.
This collar is very sturdy -- and bright. It's also expensive, but we bought ours more than 10 years ago for our previous Dobe, after trying a couple of different pet-store light-up collars that quickly stopped workng. Jack has inherited it, and he always wears it if we're walking him after dark. Lots of four-way stops in our neighbourhood, and lots of idiot drivers who barely slow down for stop signs. Even in broad daylight, we've come close to being clipped by drivers who haven't seen us . . . ooooh, don't get me started.
I also often wear reflective armbands, which we bought as ankle bands for cycling.
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I got LED flashlights from Petco for about $20 a piece. They each wear their own around their necks but they hang low so it is basically on the chest. My husband got me one from Home Depot and I wear it around my belly.
I was amazed how quickly the cars in our neighborhood slowed down the first time I used them. I think they think we are kids walking because the lights are swinging around in circles from Lexi and Jackson and mine is a little higher. I also have gotten many compliments from our neighbors on how great the lights are.
I was amazed how quickly the cars in our neighborhood slowed down the first time I used them. I think they think we are kids walking because the lights are swinging around in circles from Lexi and Jackson and mine is a little higher. I also have gotten many compliments from our neighbors on how great the lights are.
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Do you have a military surplus store near you?
They have stretchy reflective belts... They work well, trust me I know
(Don't ask BTW, Stuck in the desert with only so much to do makes you go crazy)
The one on my head is the stretchy one and the one I put on Jones lol
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They have stretchy reflective belts... They work well, trust me I know
(Don't ask BTW, Stuck in the desert with only so much to do makes you go crazy)
The one on my head is the stretchy one and the one I put on Jones lol
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You look like a raver JM
Great ideals.........I had hot tea is all over my keyboard lol!Do you have a military surplus store near you?
They have stretchy reflective belts... They work well, trust me I know
(Don't ask BTW, Stuck in the desert with only so much to do makes you go crazy)
The one on my head is the stretchy one and the one I put on Jones lol
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Thanks for the humor we need to laugh more LOL!
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