As the days get shorter, mornings and evenings are getting darker. Here are some tips for exercising safely with your pet in winter.

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Training

Being pulled along by your over-excited and straining pup isn’t that much fun. We’ve all been there, but it’s important to teach your pet to walk properly on the lead, especially in the dark. Training them regularly during daylight to walk on the pathway and not stray off the kerb will make your night-time walks much safer for you and your pup.

Toys

If fetch is your pup’s favourite game then high-visibility toys will entertain them no matter how dark it is. These light-up and glow-in-the-dark toys make it easy for your to pet to find them meaning you won’t lose another ball!

Stick to the path

Choose paths lit up by streetlights so you won’t lose sight of your precious pup. It is easier to see where you’re going and there are less trip hazards.

Choosing a route your dog is familiar with will also prevent them from getting hyperactive and taking off to explore.

High-visibility gear

Choosing the right gear for exercising in the dark with your dog makes an evening run a whole lot easier. Don’t lose sight of your pet with reflective collars and harnesses. If you want something a little stronger, then attach an adventure light to their current collar to see them up to help keep them safe.

Retractable lead

If your dog loves to sniff every tree then a retractable lead may be best for you. Extending up to five metres your pup can wander and sniff without you losing them, while allowing them to continue to safely explore their surroundings.

Head to your local Petbarn store to explore the available high-visibility options for pets and a range of other options.