Post by wildhorseluvr on Sept 8, 2015 14:02:01 GMT
Our old Shepherd can't make it up and down the back steps into the fenced yard any more, so all summer I've been letting him in and out the front door, which has shallow steps. He knows his boundaries pretty well, so wanders around the front yard and barnyard to do his business and make sure everything is in order on the farm. This has worked well all summer.
However, now it's completely dark when he goes out at 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.
and I worry he might forget where he's at and wander too close to the road (I'm disabled so can't accompany him). I was at a home improvement store one day and happened to see some small clip-on lights. You squeeze them once to get a bright steady light, twice to get a flashing light. Probably meant to clip on to a belt loop but I immediately thought of my old dog. Bought one and snapped it on my dog's collar. Now when he goes out I just give the little disk a squeeze and he is very visible. I also like the fact that I can step out on my porch and instantly see where he's at. The flash feature is pretty cool, it is highly visible, however the dog doesn't like it so I usually just turn on the steady light. I think I will go back and buy an extra one or two.
Just thought someone else might be able to use something like this (cats, kids, joggers?) I bought mine at Lowe's and it was about $8. I think it was called Night Ize or something like that. I'm sure there are other brands at other stores or online.
However, now it's completely dark when he goes out at 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.
and I worry he might forget where he's at and wander too close to the road (I'm disabled so can't accompany him). I was at a home improvement store one day and happened to see some small clip-on lights. You squeeze them once to get a bright steady light, twice to get a flashing light. Probably meant to clip on to a belt loop but I immediately thought of my old dog. Bought one and snapped it on my dog's collar. Now when he goes out I just give the little disk a squeeze and he is very visible. I also like the fact that I can step out on my porch and instantly see where he's at. The flash feature is pretty cool, it is highly visible, however the dog doesn't like it so I usually just turn on the steady light. I think I will go back and buy an extra one or two. Just thought someone else might be able to use something like this (cats, kids, joggers?) I bought mine at Lowe's and it was about $8. I think it was called Night Ize or something like that. I'm sure there are other brands at other stores or online.
