I really like the PupLight. It was very easy to put together and just clipped easily around my dog Cali's neck. She did not seem to mind it at all. And with two elasticized bands, it can be adjusted to your desired length. I also like the fact that the light itself can be easily attached to your dog's existing collar.
We live on a dark secondary road, so it is important to me that we are seen. I always carry a flashlight, but the PupLight was almost bright enough for the two of us. The three LEDs provided bright light for a good 12 feet in front of her. The fur guard allows the light to sit down lower on the dog's neck, and can be angled up and down. I like that feature as well. The light does not shine up into the dog's eyes, and can be pointed where you like. With all the snow here, and often rain, I like the fact that it is water-resistant. Cali had her head -- and the light -- down in the snow, and it seemed to work just fine.
At $19.95, I think it is a good deal. I felt that we were safer and were able to see our way better. I would recommend the PupLight.
-- Heidi Murrin
I thought when I put the PupLight on my German shepherd mix dog that he would immediately scratch to get it off, but I was wrong. He barely registered the lightweight collar and gentle bobbing against his neck. And I felt infinitely safer walking my suburban streets in winter's darkness. Not only could car drivers see us better, but I could see upcoming icy patches on the road.
I'm not sure it would help with clean up along the way, unless you can get your dog to turn in the right direction. Mine usually is straining on ahead after he's done his business. But for visibility, it was great.
And my daughter likes putting the light on Harley and chasing him around the dark basement.
-- Sue Jones
Fiona, my 5-month-old Golden retriever, had no problem seeing the light, just couldn't figure out what to do with it. The light shining from her chest seemed to confuse her. She often dropped her head, trying to locate it and seemed greatly relieved when it was taken off. In the second of three test walks with PupLight, Fiona even hid under the kitchen table to stay away from it.
To be sure, she is a young dog and new elements in life always generate some excitement, so this energetic response was not too unexpected. An older, more street-smart dog probably would yawn, have the unit attached, and head outside.
PupLight certainly does its job well. Its three LEDs cast a glow in front of the dog that brightens up its route and alerts drivers. The quick-release construction of the collar makes its easy to get on and off, and its stretchy material makes its seem fairly comfortable. Once it was on, Fiona didn't seem to notice it.
On the marketing side, PupLight makers get low marks in two areas. They do not supply an initial loading of three AAA batteries, something that is de rigueur with many such products, and they have the device packaged in that infuriating plastic that takes an attack with scissors to open.
-- Bob Karlovits
Additional Information:PupLight
The claim: A one-of-a-kind illumination device designed specifically for canine nighttime safety. Brighter than traditional flashlights, PupLight is run by three AAA batteries that lights the way with three powerful LED lights. It is rugged and water-resistant, and comes with a two-piece adjustable band, which easily slips over the dog's head, snaps on, or can be attached to an existing collar or harness.
Cost: $19.95
Where: Online and specialty pet stores (check the Web site for stores)
