Jet's Furkid Palace: Magic glowing collar

Friday, October 14, 2011

Magic glowing collar

There are a few disadvantages to being a black dog - the sun is hotter, as your coat soaks up the rays, and you blend into the night so people could easily walk into you.

For safety's sake, I bought Barbie an LED collar off ebay so that she will be visible when we are biking together after dark. It cost $6.99 with free postage. The bike already has good quality lights as I use it as transport myself, and I got some little silicone lights to put on the Walkydog pole so that other cyclists and pedestrians can see it clearly.

The collar and the silicone lights use little 'coin' style batteries so I'm not sure how long they will last - so far I have only used the collar for our half hour walk, but hopefully we won't burn through them too quickly!

I made a little video on our walk tonight so you can see what it looks like when I'm walking about a metre behind her, letting her go to the end of her leash.

I wish they made these kinds of things back when I was into nightclubs and dance parties - they would be a hit!

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jan · 702 weeks ago

That's a better solution than putting reflective tape all over her.

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Caron · 702 weeks ago

That's a great idea. It reminded of just last night. Some people were walking and had lights with them as they went by the house. All you could see were the lights and Zephyr was going nuts trying to figure out what they were.

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Two Pitties · 702 weeks ago

How cool is that? Maybe Barbie would let you borrow it if you decide to head back to the clubs...

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Helen, Soopy&Jerry · 702 weeks ago

that's so cool. I bought a little LED flashing tag for Snoopy - the batteries only lasted one walk, I was most unimpressed! Barbies collar looks way cooler!

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Greyhounds CAN Sit · 702 weeks ago

That looks awesome! I hope the batteries last a decent length of time. I've seen stuff like that advertised and wondered how effective they would be, now I know:)

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Declan · 702 weeks ago

That's cool; you look like a night light monster!! I have a reflective collar, but that's loads better. Deccy x

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Kari · 702 weeks ago

That looks awesome we see doggies with them all the time, I use a head lamp but these are way cooler!

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houndstooth4 82p · 702 weeks ago

A good friend sent me a leash from thepupcrawl.com that lights up and I love it! It's really visible and shows not only where the dog is, but where I am, too! I am sold on the light up collars and leashes!

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Angela Jardine · 701 weeks ago

Those are a great idea especially now that it is getting dark so much earlier here! I'll have to look for some.

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wyatt · 701 weeks ago

Barbie-
That is a great idea...you look like a UFO!!
Have fun and be safe in the dark :)

Wyatt

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Roo · 701 weeks ago

Very cool collar! I want one Mom! Please?
Luved the video. Spooky :D

Waggin at ya,
Roo

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Nero Martin · 701 weeks ago

That is VERY smart looking! Now I want one! And thank you very, very much for the helpful tip about comments, my Mummie and Daddie aren't too good on the laptop, but I'll get them to have a look! xx