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Essential Dog Wear this Winter

With long cold dark mornings and nights, it is important to not only keep yourself safe and visible but your dog too. ‘Be SEEN, Be SAFE this winter’. We have listed some of the essential items you are going to need to keep you and your dog safe this winter. We will be looking at the following items. Hi-Vis Dog Jackets Dog Leads Dog harnesses Hi-Vis Jackets LED Lights Hi-Vis Dog Jacket A high visibility dog jacket will ensure you and your dog will be visible whilst out walking during the darker days and remain safe. Reflective jackets might not be the most stylish of items but practical they are in all levels of light during the winter months. We have reviewed five of the best Hi-Vis Coats which can be found here. We start our review off with Hi-Vis Coats. Hi-Vis Coats Danish Design Ultimate 2 in 1 Dog Coat Hi-Vis Yellow Our top-rated and all-round jacket that we recommend is t he Danish Design Ultimate 2 in 1 dog coat . This jacket is slightly different to the others that we have reviewed as this Hi-Vis dog jacket has a 2-in-1 design. It has a removable Polar Fleece liner, this coat is superb for both the winter and warmer months. For winter warmth, attach the Polar Fleece liner to the coat with the easifit Velcro strips which is light reflective beading and fastening strap and full chest protection. The jacket is also windproof and breathable. Hi-Vis Harness Trixie Julius-K9® Powerharness Neon Green The Trixie Julius-K9® Powerharness is of a high quality which you expect from this brand. It provides the usual features with a few added extras like the elastic flashlight holder which can be found on the right side of the harness. The harness is robust and has a water-repellent cover made of scratch-proof polyester. It has a strengthened INOX D-ring on the back part to fix the leash, so no need for a collar anymore. The harness is reflective, has an adjustable chest belt and reflective seam to provide great visibility for your dog, whilst out walking in the darker nights. The size of the harness can be adjusted by the slide on the abdominal belt and the strong hook & loop fastener on the chest belt. Protect your dog paws with Pet Head Paw Butter this winter. Hi-Vis Dog Leads Flexi New Neon Tape Dog Lead Neon Yellow Flexi is synonymous with extendable dog leads and quality is always guaranteed with this brand. If you still wanted to walk your dog on a longer lead this comes with sturdy tape in bright neon colour and highly reflective side panels. The lead also has a comfortable braking system which is standard on all Flexi extendable dog leads. Digby & Fox Reflective Slip Dog Lead Not everyone requires or uses extendable dog leads, and only use shorter slip dog leads. One of the best brands in these slip leads is Digby & Fox . This reflective lead is the perfect choice for greater visibility when out walking. The slip dog lead is made from hardwearing, flexible rope woven with reflective thread along its length and smartly finished with leather billets. Brass colour fittings, Digby & Fox label. LED Dog Collar Bands Flashing Dog Collar Bands The best thing we bought our dog to stand out was a LED dog collar band. There are three settings , quick flash, slow flash and on all the time. The unit is charged via a USB lead and lasts for hours before needing to be recharged. The collar can be cut down to suit your do with little ease. The collar is also waterproof and comes in three different colours, yellow, red and orange. Hi-Vis Coat WeatherBeeta Yellow Reflective Heavy Padded Waterproof Jacket As well as keeping your dog the same, you also need to be seen and be safe. Treat yourself to this padded waterproof jacket, you will definitely be seen by motorists whilst out on your winter walks. This Weatherbeeta reflective jacket is quilted and 100% waterproof and breathable reflective hi-vis jacket that has a fully lined, quilted inner with a polyester padding for extra warmth. It features a centre front 2-way zip, reflective branded puller, and storm flap with hand zip pockets and inner collar with fleece lining for additional warmth and comfort.

Essential Dog Wear this Winter

With long cold dark mornings and nights, it is important to not only keep yourself safe and visible but your dog too. ‘Be SEEN, Be SAFE...

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