bfinz wrote:
I run with my dog 4-5x a week. Once we get to the trails I let him run off leash. He usually stays within 20 yards of me, he does chase squirrels but comes when called, and we don't have any issues. The next few weeks I will be having to run early in the morning, in the dark, and will have to use a headlamp to see. Any reasons I should stay away from bringing the dog? My main concerns are not being able to see him, and other possible animal encounters at that hour, mainly raccoons. Anyone have experience with this? Am I missing something? I will add He does not run well on the leash, pulls a lot, so would rather not run an extended period of time with him on leash.
Thanks
I primarily run in the dark and my little Golden Retriever goes with me all the time - I have a harness that she wears that I attach a really bright bike rear light too on flash mode. I just band it on around a thick arm strap behind her neck.
This version -
https://www.trekbikes.com/...999/?colorCode=black I also have a light up collar for her that I think was listed above - I can easily spot her and so can anyone else, the bontrager light is pointed up towards the sky but really lights the area up.
I just wear a head lamp and single bike tail light (inside a reflective safety vest with mesh pocket) myself and I think when even running through neighborhoods we are well setup enough to be safe!