Safety Tips for Walking Your Dog In The Night 1) Gear up properly When you step out with your dog during the night, you need to make sure that you and your fur friend are visible to the people driving in the car or riding a motorbike. Sometimes the weather makes it difficult to see things with low or no sunlight. 2) Collars, Leashes and more Get a reflective collar or a light-up collar that gets illuminated during the night. You can even use reflective tape on your dog's non-reflective collar. Reflective leashes and dog harnesses are great tools that make the dog visible at night when the headlight flashes on it. 3) Avoid Non-familiar Routes Avoid choosing non-familiar routes when you walk your dog on a leash during the night as there's always a threat of getting lost if you're not aware of where the path will lead you to. There are possibilities that you may encounter something unanticipated that can turn into an unpleasant experience for both you and your dog. 4) Don't let the focus shift: You need to be vigilant and aware of what's going around you, especially when you're out with your dog in the absence of natural light. Hence, it's necessary that you keep all those distractions away that can divert your attention from your pet.