6 Top-Rated Light-Up Dog Collars to Keep Your Pooch Safe

Finding time to walk your pups during daylight hours can prove difficult as the days grow shorter. Many days, you’re getting the kids to school and yourself to work before the sun rises, and by the time you get home, it has set. The good news is that you no longer need to carry a bulky flashlight or wear reflective gear on those moonlit walks. Thanks to LED (light-emitting diode) technology, the market is saturated with light-up collars to keep your pet visible and safe after dark. These collars come in a rainbow of colors, are USB rechargeable, and are priced with options for every budget. Continue reading to discover seven light-up dog collars that will keep your dog visible and safe presented from $$$ to $.

Noxgear Lighthound LED Harness

Founded in 2013 with headquarters in Ohio, Noxgear was founded by a couple of aerospace engineers who wished to play Ultimate Frisbee after dark. Thanks to a couple of successful Kickstarter campaigns, not only does Noxgear offer protection for humans after dark with their Tracer2 Visibility Vest, but they also have your mutt covered with the Lighthound LED harness. The Lighthound provides 360° visibility up to 1/4 mile (1,320 feet). The harness, which has 4,021 5-star reviews, has a 12-hour battery life, six multi-color flashing modes, and eight solid-color modes. Check out this rugged safety harness at noxgear.com for $59.50.

Nite Ize Nitehowl Rechargeable Necklace

Your pup will be strutting in style with this light-up safety necklace from Nite Ize. Having a couple of slick-coat mutts, it hadn’t occurred to me that those with shaggier doggos might have special needs. Good news! The Nitehowl is designed with fluffier breeds in mind. Choose between blue, green, and red single colors, or the disc-o select option, which is an ever-changing blend of colors. One-size-fits-all with cut-to-size customization, from 12-27 inches. The Nitehowl requires a micro-USB cable (not included) for charging, providing 5.5 hours of light. The Nitehawk, which is water resistant, has earned an average of 3.5 stars over 136 reviews, with the majority being favorable and suggesting that the Nitehawk will give you years (yes, years!) of dependable safety. You can find the Nitehawk at niteize.com for $24.99

Blazin LED USB Rechargeable Dog Collar

The perfect accessory for your pup’s after-dark adventures, Blazin LED dog collars allow your dog to be seen from 1,000 feet away. A single charge keeps the lights on for up to eight hours. Modes include steady, slow blinking, and fast blinking. According to their website, Blazin has sold over 250,000 LED dog collars, with 1,241 five-star reviews. The reviews suggest the collars are sturdy and well-made, even after being wet. Blazin touts free shipping in the U.S. on all orders, with most parcels arriving in 2-4 business days, hassle-free returns, top-notch support, and a lifetime warranty. What’s not to love? Available at blazin.io in 10 colors for $23.99

Light In The Box Light Up Dog Collars

Light in the Box, based in Singapore, has a few separate options for brightening up your evening walk. You can choose between nylon and silicon. While they get wonderful reviews, the site isn’t overflowing with specs. Folks love them, and they seem bright enough. And they have the options you would expect: steady or LED lights that come in a variety of colors, and with a holder for your Air Tag. Available at lightinthebox.com from $9.99-$23.99

Orvis LED Rechargeable Safety Collar

Founded in 1856 and headquartered in Vermont, Orvis has a reputation for quality, and their LED rechargeable safety collar is no exception. The Orvis collar looks like one of those Cyalume light sticks that has to be cracked to light up. But, unlike Cyalume light sticks that quickly fade, the Orvis LED collar is rechargeable, providing 5.5 hours of light from a single charge. Be aware that recharging requires a micro-USB cable, which is not included in your purchase. Your dog will light up with an Orvis.com LED collar for $19.99. First-time buyers receive a 15% discount.

Magnolia Pet Illuminated Dog Collar

The Magnolia Pet Company, located in North Carolina, is a company with style. While a lot of their merchandise is cute – think bows and bandanas – they also have an illuminated LED collar for Bowser. Available in a variety of colors, Magnolia Pet Company’s LED collar provides a band of light for 360° visibility. Magnolia’s collar is USB-compatible or can be run on lithium batteries. You can see it for yourself at magnolia-pet.com for $12.95.