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Illuminated collar for dogs: More safety when walking in the dark
With a luminous collar you can see your dog better in the dark
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Every dog owner should take their four-legged friend for long walks regularly so that they can do their business and stretch their legs. So that the animal can be seen better in the dark, a luminous collar is advantageous for the dog (not only in the winter months).
Dogs with brown or black fur are difficult to recognize in the dark: In the early morning hours, when the first walk around, but also late in the evening, the animals are not always seen by other people. This is especially true for drivers and cyclists. This fact increases the risk of accidents many times over, especially when the four-legged friends are allowed to run around freely in an excellent dog meadow. In addition, young animals in particular could disappear in the dark without being found by their masters. For this reason, a luminous collar for the dog is the ideal solution to always make the animals visible when it is dark outside.
Tips: The right luminous collar for your dog
Model 1: This LED light collar made of silicone is adjustable in length (70 centimeters) so that it can be individually adapted to each dog if possible. It contains three different modes (fast flashing, slow flashing or constant light) and is easily recharged via USB within a maximum of two hours. According to the manufacturer, the luminous collar should be visible up to a distance of 500 meters so that you can no longer lose sight of your dog in the dark. You can get the model here.
Model 2: This waterproof nylon dog collar is available in four different colors and five different sizes and can also be recharged via a direct current cable. Thanks to the integrated LED strips, this model should be visible up to 300 meters in the dark, depending on which mode is active: a fast flash, a slow flash or classic lighting. Thanks to the integrated stainless steel D-ring, the luminous collar can be easily attached to the leash. Here is the model.
Model 3: This set contains two fluorescent collars made of silicone: one blue and one green. You can use scissors to cut the models to the size you want and put them on your dogs before they go for a walk. Here, too, the manufacturer promises a visibility of up to 500 meters, which – thanks to the integrated LED lights – is guaranteed. The modes of this model vary between fast flashing, slow flashing and continuous lighting. It is charged via a USB cable. Here is the model.
Model 4: This striped LED light collar made of nylon is available in four different sizes (35 to 60 cm) and in five different colors. It’s adjustable, rechargeable and waterproof, so it can be used in any wind and weather. You can choose between three modes (fast flashing, slow flashing, steady light) and attach the collar to the dog leash using a metal buckle. The visibility is specified with this model with a maximum of 300 meters. Here you can get the luminous collar for the dog.
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