However, with most dog owners’ busy schedules, sometime these walks end up taking place in the early morning hours or in the evening after the sun has set. During the dark winter months, by the time most people get home from work and get out to walk the dog, it is already dark outside.
Most dogs do not mind walking in the dark as it lets them use their other senses, but sometimes their owners mind the danger of taking a walk in the dark. Taking a flashlight along for these walks will help the owner see where they are walking; however, another concern is that other pedestrians and vehicles can see them, especially from a distance.
No matter if walking a dog on a city sidewalk or along the side of a country road, having a reflective or lighted dog leash is the best way to be sure to be sighted by other pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles. There is a danger in walking any street in the dark or dusky hours; on country roads where there is no sidewalk and often little to no shoulder, pedestrians are forced to walk partially or fully in a driving lane. With reflective or lighted dog leashes, vehicles will spot the leash moving and know immediately what it is and adjust their speed and location on the road for safety.
Lighted dog leashes will solve the problem of early morning and evening walks in the dark. Dog leashes, harnesses, and collars are available with lights that burn steady or blink and with reflectors. Lighted dog leashes are able to be found with a variety of options, such as hands free, retractable, running bungee style leashes and even leashes with doggie bag holders. A leash and collar or harness with reflectors or LED lights, either steady or blinking, will catch the attention of pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles in the dark or dusky hours. The use of lighted dog leashes while walking in the dark will literally save a life or lives.
