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Make sure your dog is easy to see!
Autumn is a wonderful time to get outside with your dog. However, shorter days, wet weather and slippery paths can also bring a few extra hazards.
With a little preparation, you can keep your dog comfortable, visible and safe throughout the season
As the days become shorter and you may find yourself walking during dusk or early evening. Reduced visibility can make it harder for other walkers, cyclists and drivers to see you and your dog.
High Vis and reflective accesories are a great way to tackle this! There are a variety of accessories suitable for all types of dogs!
Reflective and High Vis Coats/Vests
Reflective materials are designed to catch and reflect light, this makes them particularly useful when illuminated by car headlights, bike lights or even torches.
There are a wide variety of reflective and high vis dog coats, some are entirely made to be reflective and high vis while others have reflective strips, and panels of reflection which ensures your dog can easily be seen when moving! They often come in a variety of fluorescent colours such as bright yellow, orange, pink and green!
Ensure the coat is a comfortable fit, while also being waterproof/resistant for the wetter weather that occurs in the cooler months!
Flashing Bands/Collars
These are a simple and convenient way to make your dog easier to spot in low-light conditions! These are designed to go around your dogs neck, body or leg depending on the product. These bands use bright LED lights to help your dog stand out against the darkness. These are useful particularly in areas with limited lighting and if your dog often enjoys exploring off-lead areas.
Many bands offer different light settings, from steady modes to flashing, allowing you to choose the visibility level to suit your walk.
Ensure these are lightweight when buying, adjustable in size to fit your dog securely, and have good battery life!
Reflective Toys
Many dogs still require stimulation when on a walk, such as ball or a frisbee. There are a variety of options for this. There are flashing balls with LED lights that ensure your dog and you are able to spot where the ball goes in the darker evening walks. These are often splashproof and USB rechargable.
There are also LED light up frisbees, these allow again for you and your dog to spot where the frisbee is going, and allows you to continue stimulating your dogs mind on a walk in the cooler months!
Overall getting any reflective or high vis items for the autumn are a great idea for keeping your dog and yourself safer on walks in the darker and wetter months! There are a variety of items to suit your dogs comfortability! For maximum visibility, consider combining a variety of accesories such as a reflective coat with a high vis or reflective lead or LED collar.
You can shop a variety of these products in-store and online!
