A runaway pet at night is a scary situation. A glow in the dark dog collar can make that situation better. Not only will drivers see your pet before it runs out in the road but you will find it easier to spot him when you go out looking.

There are many different colors and styles of glow in the dark dog collars you can choose from. You will find your best deals on the internet. Most of the collars are a neon type color but you can also get a collar with actual lights that flash. These are usually sustained by small batteries in the collar.

There is a big difference between a glow in the dark dog collar and a reflective dog collar. Glow in the dark collars give off their own light. A glow in the dark dog collar will make your job easier if you are always out looking for your lost pet.

Even though some glow in the dark dog collars will emit their own light for several hours, in order to do that they must be exposed to a light source to absorb the light - or charge up, so to speak. If your pet has been inside the house sleep in a darkened room for some time, the collar may not give off enough light for him to be found.

The only way reflective collars can shine is when a light is focused directly on it, like car headlights. By the time that happens, it could be too late. Reflective dog collars are very good if you and your pet do a lot of running or walking outdoors in the evening or night. Reflective collars work just like reflective shoes or running gear that you might wear.

As with any collar you need to make sure of the fit. If you get a new puppy, make sure the collar you get is able to grow along with the puppy. The rule of thumb for sizing the collar is to allow one finger between neck and collar for small dogs, two fingers for medium dogs and three fingers for larger dogs. Make sure the dog can't get free of the collar with a couple good tugs.