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colin Forum Regular
Joined: 20 Jun 2008 Posts: 105 Location: Musselburgh
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Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 4:40 pm Post subject: Keep Your Dog Safe At Night |
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It's so dark where I take Buddy for walks just now that when he goes in amongst all the bushes it is very difficult to see him - and when he spots a rabbit he bolts after it and I lose sight of him completely.
I'm depending on him to return when I call him with a bit of liver cake in my hand - which can be a bit of a hit and miss affair.
I saw a dog (not the owner - otherwise I would have asked) the other night with a dead cool (as in effective) flashing neon collar - it looked like a bow tie.
Anyone recommend anything similar? The brighter/stronger the better as I am thinking of his safety rather than it looking cool.
Thanks
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Corinne Forum Regular
Joined: 25 Apr 2008 Posts: 139 Location: Stepps
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Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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Dexter (Ann, John, JJ and Kyle's dog) has a flashing neon hoop that goes around his neck. Can't remember where Ann said she got it but i'm sure she'll let you know if you send her a message. Dexter's is very COOL and definitely ideal for his safety. _________________ Corinne and Hobbes |
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Dan McK I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 11 Oct 2007 Posts: 760 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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The pet shop in the town centre sells them. _________________ Parsons Russell fanatic |
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amandawhitelaw I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 06 Jun 2007 Posts: 813
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Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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i have a flasher for yoda as she is brown and you cant see her at all at night. Pets at home sell a lot of things for visibility at night. So does acorn in Cumbernauld. |
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Jack I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 2595 Location: Durham
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Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Vis jackets and tabards are also available _________________ Staffies are my life! Visit us at www.staffies.co.uk |
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Megan High Post Member
Joined: 20 Jan 2008 Posts: 355 Location: Bonnybridge, Scotland
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Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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Jack wrote: |
Hi Vis jackets and tabards are also available |
Our two have hi vis vests/jackets... Got them out of poundland and I believe they are the exact same ones as you get in pets at home... Have them up to an XL which fits our rottie fine |
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Suzanne H I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 1145 Location: N. Lanarkshire
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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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Interesting - I would never let Otto off the lead at night. He gets on lead walks rounds the streets.
I wouldn't feel safe going anywhere that wasn't light enough to see him - even with Ian!! But then our options are either street or pitch black countryside. Where do you guys go? |
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Alan and Lynsey Forum Regular
Joined: 24 Aug 2008 Posts: 238 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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i would have to agree with Suzanne, i only let meg off if it is light enough for me to see her. With her being a spaniel it is head down tail in the air and sniff sniff away she goes.
i have seen flashing neon collars in Acorn pets. _________________ Cheers,
Alan, Lynsey, Meg, Peanut and new arrival Bella
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Janis I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posts: 4643 Location: CUMBERNAULD
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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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we generally meet at the back of tesco craigmarloch at around the 7pm mark!............we then walk round eastfield smiddy and balloch and in about 40 mins or so!............good walk dogs enjoy it and good company with a chit chat on the way! _________________ Cockapoo's...a little of this, a little of that..........
the perfect combination!
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Suzanne H I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 1145 Location: N. Lanarkshire
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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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I'd be scared of my own safety and getting jumped out at night in places too dark to see the dog - probably by Ian right enough |
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Ann, John JJ and Kyle Forum Regular
Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 167 Location: Stepps
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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:17 pm Post subject: |
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We got our flashing neon hoop from the Trophy van which delivers his food. Have also seen them in Russels the pet shop in Muirhead. Thanks Corinne I do think he looks great as well. |
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Ashley I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 08 Nov 2007 Posts: 1791 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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Suzanne St was telling my mum the other day that someone tried to walk away with one of her girls at Broadwood Loch. Albeit, I dont suppose that it was later on at night... but that worries me most.
Holly and Murphy have flashing collars, but i still like to keep them close by incase someone steals them! Especially Murphy... he's everyones friend, so i usually have him on an extendable for late night walks.
I got my collars from ebay. _________________ Ashley with Holly & Murphy.
I hope to one day be as great as my dog thinks I am right now!! |
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Lisa Forum Regular
Joined: 06 Feb 2008 Posts: 88 Location: Falkirk
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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I got my collars from ebay too. Kai isn't too bad because he's white but its a nightmare with Riley in the dark so flashing collars are a must. |
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shirley c I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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Im out with my lot on a dark path near here at home, but its away from the road so although I can hardly see them they do this walk regularly and know where they are going so I dont mind them off lead. Isnt that scary about Suzanne St's wee dog...think I would be fine, Luka wont go to anyway, just barks and im sure no one would be stupid enough to try to steal him neither will Pixel go to folk she doesnt know when out walks
I will need to get those flashing things tho _________________ lurchers Pixel and Zev and whippet, Fen
3 cats, Greebo, Yu and Lexx - 2 ferrets and Dales pony Jazz and adopted pony, April |
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Ross/Ali I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 848 Location: between blackpool, cumbernauld and manchester
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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Ashley wrote: |
...but i still like to keep them close by incase someone steals them! Especially Murphy... he's everyones friend, so i usually have him on an extendable for late night walks.
I got my collars from ebay. |
know the feeling well... last week I was doing the evening walk with Giles when an old woman came out of her house to put her bin out. He went sprinting over to her wagging the tail and then decided to pop in her house searching in every room for a wee lookie to see if any more peoplz were around!!! _________________ want to see the animals in my life?
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