{"id":21728,"date":"2015-10-17T15:36:12","date_gmt":"2015-10-17T14:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/?p=21728"},"modified":"2025-03-03T13:07:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T12:07:28","slug":"keep-dog-safe-winter-evening-walks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/keep-dog-safe-winter-evening-walks\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Stay Safe On A Dark Winter Dog Walk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Winter nights are colder and darker than any other time of the year, so it\u2019s important that when taking your canine companion out for a winter dog walk<\/a> at night, you keep them and yourself safe. Here are our top tips on how to keep you and your dog safe on a night-time winter walkies.\u00a0

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LED collars<\/strong><\/h4>\n


One of the best things you can do to keep your pet safe is to invest in an<\/span> LED collar and\/or lead<\/span>. You can even purchase a<\/span> safety light<\/span> that will attach to your pooch\u2019s collar. Not only will this make your four-legged friend visible to you, but they\u2019ll be more noticeable to passing motorists, cyclists and evening joggers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Reflective accessories
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Reflective pet jackets<\/span> and accessories – such as<\/span> collars, leads<\/span> and<\/span> ID tags<\/span> \u2013 are also great for increasing your dog\u2019s visibility. Even<\/span> brightly-coloured pet accessories<\/span> will help make your pet more noticeable to other pedestrians, joggers, cars and cylists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keep your pooch warm\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n


As well as ensuring your pet can be seen, make sure they are kept warm too with a<\/span>\u00a0coat<\/span><\/a> or<\/span> jumper<\/span>. Although it can be fairly mild during the day, once the sun sets there will be a noticeable drop in temperature. Short-haired dogs and dogs with thin coats will feel the cold more strongly so need to be well protected.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keep your dog on a lead<\/strong><\/h4>\n


Keep your canine on a<\/span> lead<\/span> throughout your walk for maximum safety. Dogs can easily become spooked by strange wildlife noises they can\u2019t see causing them to run off. When walking near traffic, a shorter lead is best \u2013 if you have an extendable lead, avoid letting your pooch run the full length until you\u2019re in a park or field. If you do let your dog off the lead, make sure it is in a well-lit area – preferrably one you know well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Walk a familiar route\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n


To err on the side of caution, it’s a good idea to stick to a familar route when walking your dog at night. This won’t just prevent you (or your pooch!) from getting lost, but it will also reduce the risk of any run-ins with any other animals lurking in the bushes or trees. Always try to avoid short cuts or dark alleyways and stick to the well-lit routes. If you’re walking up a country lane or road with a narrow pavement, always walk against the traffic so you can see what’s coming.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Carry a torch\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n


Always carry a torch with you. This will help you to avoid tripping or falling over, and to also spot potential dangers like other dogs that may not be on the lead, or wild animals such as foxes. Also it is a good way to keep an eye on your dog if they are roaming freely. A headlamp will also do the job!\u00a0

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Fancy a ciy break with your best furry friend?\u00a0<\/strong>

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Check out our collection of dog-friendly city breaks, featuring luxury hotels located in some of the UK’s most beautiful cities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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