Get A Reflective Dog Collar - Be Safe Not Sorry

If you want to keep your pet safe at night, you should consider getting a dog collar that glows or reflects light. If there is the chance that your dog may get out of the house and run into the street at night, it is better to be safe than sorry.

There are two different kinds of reflective dog collars you can purchase. A phosphorescent or glow in the dark collar absorbs light and then re-emits it. The collar will give off light even when other light is present. Just like when you keep your headlights on in the day, this collar makes your pet more visible all the time. It is also convenient because it will give off light without having to shine a light source directly on it. So if you are looking for a lost pet, the glow in the dark collar can be seen even if you're not shining the light directly on it.

The problem with this type of collar is that if it doesn't absorb enough light ahead of time, it will not work well. If your dog has been inside in the dark, for instance, it will not work until it absorbs light.

The other type of reflective dog collar is based on a prism design in the collar that reflects light. When headlights or a flashlight shines on it, the collar lights up. If your pet is running into the street, the driver has time to respond to avoid an accident. You can also get collars with flashing, battery operated lights on them.

Make sure you do good research for your collars. You might also want to purchase a reflective leash. When looking into the reflective dog collars, check the reflective distance. The majority reflect between 200 and 600 feet, but you can find some that have a higher distance.

You want your pet to be safe, but you don't want to spend an arm and a leg doing it. It is possible to get a cheap dog collar. The best way to find cheap dog collars is to shop online. Not only will you find a bigger selection than the area pet shop, but the prices will most likely be lower. Companies can sell dog collars cheaper online because they do not have the overhead that brick and mortar stores do. Whether you're looking for a plain, simple, everyday collar or a glow in the dark or reflective dog collar, you can find one on the Internet.

And remember, cheap doesn't always mean that the quality is lower. Many times online you can find brand name dog collars that are on sale. Just like clothing, designer dog collars can go out of style or be discontinued so the manufacturer or wholesaler puts them on clearance to reduce inventory to make room for newer styles.

As with anything, price does not always represent quality. You can find a collar that is inexpensive but it may be of great quality - but the opposite may be true also. Make sure you get your collars from a trusted source and you are comfortable with the return policy.

You will get your best deals on
reflective dog collars
by shopping online. Prices of collars can run from quite inexpensive all the way to designer tags along with designer prices. Do some comparing to find the right price for the right collar for your dog and your wallet. If you want some unique styles, check out rolled leather dog collars or studded dog collars, but remember a cheap dog collar doesn't mean it's a bad collar.