Between October and March most dog walks happen in the dark, and a dark-coated dog on an unlit lane is effectively invisible until a driver is very close. A lit collar changes that at a distance that actually gives someone time to slow down, which is the whole argument for it.
Key Benefits
- Visible to drivers from a few hundred metres in the dark
- USB rechargeable, so no button cells to keep buying
- Steady and flashing modes — flashing carries further
- Cuttable to size on most models
- Weather resistant for ordinary rain
- Also helps you keep track of your own dog off-lead at night
Best For
- Winter walks on unlit roads and lanes
- Dark-coated dogs
- Off-lead exercise after dark
- Rural roads without pavements
- Anyone walking near traffic in the evening
How It Works
Charge it fully before the first use and get into the habit of charging on a fixed day, because these are always flat when you need them. Wear it alongside the normal collar rather than replacing it — a light-up collar is not the place for an ID tag, and in the UK your dog is legally required to wear a tag with your name and address in a public place.
Pros and Cons
Pros: Genuinely and dramatically improves visibility, recharges rather than eating batteries, and costs very little for what it prevents.
Cons: Battery life is modest and it always fails on the walk you forgot to charge. It is weather resistant rather than waterproof, so it will not survive swimming, and cheaper units fail at the charging port first.
Things to Consider
- Wear it alongside, not instead of, a collar carrying an ID tag
- Weather resistant, not waterproof — not for swimming dogs
- Charge on a fixed schedule or it will be flat when needed
- The charging port is the usual failure point
- Not a substitute for a lead near traffic
- Prices, availability and shipping times are set by the AliExpress seller and can change
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