GRRgear! Gear Reviews

This is one of the rare occasions in which I don’t much care what my dog thinks of this collar. Why? Because it helps keep him safe, so if he doesn’t like it, too bad. But he shows no sign of not liking it, and as a matter of fact it seems like any ol’ collar to him. So no issues there – which is good because this is one piece of gear that my dog doesn’t go out after dark without. The collar has a red LED light throughout its entire length, which really puts out a surprisingly bright, ultra-visible glow that ensures that your dog can be seen after dark. I know all my readers’ dogs are obedient and well-behaved, right? Still, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared for that one, isolated occasion in which your dog might not be listening to you. The Nite Ize collar could potentially save a dog’s life if it ran out into traffic or startled a hunter or any other similar doomsday scenario, which I’m very good at imagining on a daily basis, by the way. Most of the time, though, the Nite Ize is great for just keeping tabs on your dog when it’s dark out. And here in Alaska, it’s dark out a LOT.

I prefer the “steady light” setting but there is also a “blinking” setting, which would be nicer not to have, honestly. I’d prefer to just be able to turn the collar on and off without having to cycle through the “blink” setting. But for sheer visibility, this collar wins the day. I am consistently amazed at how bright and clear the LED is, and how I never lose sight of my dog even when it’s dark out – and peace of mind is always a good thing. The battery on my Nite Ize has lasted for 8 months now, even though I’ve accidentally left the collar on overnight a time or two. This is a good thing because changing the battery is a bit of a hassle – it appears that you have to actually unscrew the power source and open it up to change the battery. Chances are this is a safeguard for keeping the batteries from getting wet, so disregard my griping about what a hassle it is. Having dead batteries every time it snows or rains would be much more of a hassle. My point is that the collar is bright and visible, and the batteries last a long time. It’s a good, simple investment in your dog’s safety. And what is more important than that?