Dogs normally have excellent vision in low light situations, therefore they do not require any help to see where they are going in the dark. Illuminating the area directly in front of a dog may actually blind them to any potential hazard in the darkness beyond the illuminated area. Our dog lights are designed to increase your dog's visibility at night so you can keep track of them in the dark and more importantly, so that oncoming motorists are alerted to your dog as early as possible should your dog stray onto the roadway.
None of our dog lights direct a significant amount of light into the dog's field of vision. Our dog lights are intended to direct most of the light underneath, to the sides, or behind the dog to avoid hindering their night vision while enabling them to be seen from virtually any direction by you and approaching motorists.
The best answer is that flashing and non-flashing light are equally effective for night visibility purposes. Flashing light usually extends battery life. All of our dog lights allow you to select flashing or glow modes of light, therefore leaving it to your personal preference.
Please see the product page for each type of light for the correct type of replacement batteries. Batteries can be purchased at most Dollar stores, drug stores, hardware stores, grocery stores, electronics stores, and department stores.
A reflective collar will only alert oncoming motorists to your dog once your dog is in the path of the vehicle's headlights. This could be devastating if the vehicle is travelling at high speed or your dog runs onto the road from the side. The driver may not have enough time to react. A dog light captures the driver's attention well in advance of your dog crossing in front of the headlights and makes your dog visible even when approaching the road from the side. Also, a reflective collar does not allow you to keep track of your dog in the dark unless you shine a flashlight all around the area hoping the beam reflects off your dog's collar whereas a dog light allows you to locate your dog immediately. A reflective collar or vest is fine as an extra layer of protection but should not be relied upon for maximum visibility at night.
All of our dog lights are water-resistant but not water-proof. You can use the dog lights in the rain and snow, however if water or moisture has entered the light, remove the batteries, and make sure the batteries and the interior of the light are dry before next use to prevent corrosion of the batteries and other components.
LED is the acronym for Light Emitting Diode. All of our dog lights use one or more LEDs to provide visibility for your dog. LEDs are an ideal light source due to their longevity, durability, low power consumption, low heat output, and brightness.
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