Interesting facts about dogs and their role in getting us through times of hardship, illness and especially now, when freedoms are limited during this global pandemic. Dogs have helped owners and their families adjust to living at home, kept children focused and occupied and most importantly encouraged us to exercise, a vital part of beating the blues and making us feel good.

The benefits of pet ownership for health and wellbeing are well-documented, reducing loneliness and anxiety, creating a daily structure, and lifting our mood. In lockdown, pets are proving a lifesaver for many, providing companionship, consistency, and joy.

Why do I need a Dog Light?

We always answer this question by asking a simple one, would you ride a bike at night without lights?

Of course you wouldn’t and bikes are another reason for using a light on your dog, because so many bikes are using pedestrian footpaths nowadays as they feel it is safer to do so OR they don’t have lights and avoid the road!

They ensure you and your dog are visible at all times

A dog light ensures you are visible when walking roadside or using footpaths and when you let your dog off the lead, you can see them as they dart around in the dark or low light conditions. Unlike our competitors, Scarab dog lights can be seen from any viewing angle thus enhancing your time outside with your dog.

Don’t let dark mornings and nights curb your exercise habits

Through the lockdown we have all been exercising more, let’s not allow dark mornings and nights to curb good habits. If like us you are walking on small country lanes with no footpaths, it is imperative that you have a light on your dog.  We have all seen the speed of cars increase and you need to be seen to be safe.

Scarab Dog lights are used by rescue services

Having a well-lit dog or indeed owner is a very sensible and injury-saving idea. Used by the rescue services, Scarab has a lens that creates a “bulb effect” and gives all-round visibility to the power LED inside. You can adjust the intensity of the flash mode and for the more placid, there are 4 other pre-set light settings including a constant mode, all highly visible.

How do I attach a scarab dog light?

If you have wondered how best to attach a light to your dog, Scarab comes supplied with a number of options, you can fit it directly to the collar (25mm width) or apply it to narrower widths using our “Collar Lock” system or with the supplied Uni-strap which puts Scarab on wider applications, harnesses and coats-there is also an armband for human use as an option.

For your safety this Winter, increase your visibility when out with your dog and fit a Scarab Dog Light.

What great start to the year, we are really pleased to have supported Adrien and Laure of Passion Nordique in this year’s Grande Odyssée. It’s great to see Scarab TRIO being used in the night stages on all 4 lead dogs in such a prestigious Sled Dog event. La Grande Odyssee Savoie Mont Blanc is the biggest annual event of the dog sled calendar and is the most demanding race in the world, all taking place in a unique alpine setting.

Each year it brings together more than 25 mushers and their 300 dogs from all over Europe. Set in the stunning landscapes of Savoie Mont Blanc, there are more than 50,000 spectators who witness this unique experience at the start of the year. Well done Passion Nordique

As we enter the depths of winter don’t go unnoticed, spend a little time on your dog’s safety. Nothing is more noticeable than a flashing light and with Scarab you can adjust the intensity of its LED in flash mode! Scarab is unique as its light is not hindered by long or thick fur. Scarab also reflects off everything around it and thanks to its optical polymer lens, it can be seen from any angle.

Other dog lights loose their effect when side on, almost unseen and limited by fur, Scarab’s lens uses ALL the visible light of the power LED chip beneath it giving you 180° of coloured light for up to 3km or 4km depending on model, very efficient indeed!