KrisK Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Now that I get home well after dark, I need to walk the dogs using a headlamp. There are no streetlights, no other houses, around us so it is dark. I understand that as dogs age, their eyesight at night might not be as good. My concerns aren't for my BCs yet (although Jazz is 10 1/2) but my 13 1/2 year old schnauzer does seem to have some issues. I thought of actually using one of my small led headlamps as a collar for him so that he could have his own 'light source' for walking. I know...it sounds a bit crazy but would it help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I use a flashlight for Sam when she's jumping out of the car on a dark morning, or at the back stairs, it seems to make a big difference. Putting an LED light around a dog's neck, though, I don't think it would light the path in front of him. You may have to get another, handheld flash light just for Zach. I can remember when Sam would be able to hear a chuckit ball dropping in the grass 20 feet away from her, in pitch dark. Those days are long gone. Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbc1963 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 The light I use for my dog actually does light his path. The bulbs aim at the ground, and produce a widening cone that moves ahead of the dog. My friend and I will often enlist the help of the other one's dog and lamp to find a pile of poop in brown leaves at 5 a.m.. (The dogs don't wanna go anywhere near their own poop, and quickly vamoose away from it - hence our issue.) It's called the PupLight, and it's got 3 LEDs in it. I think it might help your dog just fine. Mine was around $10 at Petco, and it's going on its 3rd winter. I think they sell for $22.00 now. http://www.puplight.com/ Even if it doesn't help your aging dog, it's a handy thing to have. One less thing I have to carry in my hands. (Leash. Bags. Treats. Keys. Mittens. Oy.) Good luck! Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 oooh, Mary, thanks for posting this. I had no idea such a thing existed. Ms. Samantha might be getting a new addition to her wardrobe. And then, of course, Her Royal Quirkiness will want one too. Thanks again! Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Thanks Mary! That's exactly what I was thinking - I'll have to see if I can find one in Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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