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Lighted Dog Collar
Quick Guide to Lighted Dog Collars
Anyone who owns a dog and either walks them or lets them
out by themselves at night should have a lighted dog
collar. There are many types of lighted dog collars on
the market designed to reflect at various distances.
Some are made of a combination of reflective materials
and lights while others are designed only with
battery-operated lights. No matter which lighted dog
collar you choose it will help drivers see your dog
better when they are in the road.
The least expensive of the lighted dog collars is the
battery operated one. These collars can be a little
heavy depending on which type of batteries it is using.
They can either emit a constant glow under a reflector
on the collar or they may be flashing, which is
considered easier for drivers to see since it will get
their attention quickly. Usually these collars use a
combination of reflective material and a flashing
reflector on the collar. The reflective material is
usually luminescent and is activated after being under a
light or in daylight for a short time each day. The
reflective material will slowly lose its glow after an
extended period of time and will need to be reactivated.
The electro-luminescent glow wire or EL wire is gaining
in popularity because it is a nice lightweight collar
operating with two calculator batteries. This wire emits
a pulsing light and is easily visible as far as a half
mile away. It is also easy to see on dogs with longer
hair because of its brightness. These collars are easy
to clean because the wires are housed in protective
plastic. This also makes them popular with active dogs
that frequently play in water, such as hunting dogs or
dogs that live in rural areas.
The laser dog collars are also very popular but are
slightly more expensive. These lighted dog collars are
heavier than the EL wire collars because they use a
9-volt battery. These batteries last approximately 300
hours. The collars are embedded with electro-phospor,
which is a highly visible compound. The added benefit is
that these collars have a strobe light effect, which
makes them easy to see if your pet is in the road.
The lighted dog collar can be used on your pet in other
situations other than walking them at night. If you are
a frequent camper, these collars make it easy to find
your dog in unfamiliar territory. It also makes your pet
easier to find if you are playing with your pet at a
large park near dusk. The lighted dog collars are also
popular with people who work with guard dogs at night.
The collars increase visibility while working or
training dogs at night.
Lighted dog collars are perfect for any dog that is
frequently out of doors. They make dogs easier to see
and help drivers avoid accidents. It is a small
investment to make for the safety of your pet and one
that will last for a long time when properly maintained.
About the Author
Charlotte E. Gerber is a full-time freelance writer
and a regular contributor to http://www.my-dog-collar.com
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