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The Beacon

The Beacon

Clips to pet collars, human clothing and more to add a measure of safety allowing you and your pet to be seen up to ? mile away. Light travels in four directions and has 3 modes ? On, Flash Slow and Flash Fast. 130 hour battery life, waterproof, lifetime LED bulb never needs replacing.

Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4 out of 5
4 of 5 (80%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Reviews for The Beacon

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
The Beacon December 22, 2009
By wolfpuppy from Seattle, Washington
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: Beginner
Number of Dogs: 1
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"The Beacon is the Best!
It is bigger than some other models being sold and the 'fast' cycle is awesome on the darkest of nights walking my dog.
I have no worry that cars can see my dog and myself.
I bought three and gave one away as a gift.
Anyone considering this purchase, have no doubt it is what it says and worth the money."

Review 2 for The Beacon

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Beacon December 17, 2009
By Aoibheil from Beaver PA
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: Intermediate
Number of Dogs: 2
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Value: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
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"It is easy to keep track of two black labs at night. Beacon is bright and sturdy and we feel safer on our nighttime walks"

Review 3 for The Beacon

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
this is best one October 12, 2009
By shad2 from VT
I have used this product for: 1-2 years
Expertise: Beginner
Number of Dogs: 2
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"the light stay on long and see better and bright .
I like those best than other that I bought ."

Review 4 for The Beacon

Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 2 of 5
Not for running dogs October 7, 2009
By Kiersti from Wayland, MA
I have used this product for: 3-6 months
Expertise: Expert
Number of Dogs: 2
Quality: 1 out of 5 1 of 5
Value: 2 out of 5 2 of 5
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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"The beacon is too heavy to attach to a d-ring on the collar, and though the clip on the back appears to be solid when attached to the collar directly, I lost one this way when the dog was running and never recovered it (in a snowstorm). The second I attached both to the D-ring and clipped on the collar but it would come loose from the collar and end up swinging and almost hitting my dog in the chin when he ran hard. Finally, after a romp in the woods, the front reflective red part fell off of the back and the thing was rendered useless. This was probably due to the excess swing that occurred when my dog ran hard and loosened the collar clip-on attachment. Also, when clipped onto the collar there is limited safety, as - when the batteries aren't new (after one or two uses), the beacon is only visible from the side of the collar or only the front if left to hang from the collar d-ring by the dog's chest. I think this product would work great for just walking your dogs on leash- but that's what a flashlight is for, right? As far as keeping track of RUNNING dogs in the woods, not a great buy. I won't buy again. I'm looking for a reflective collar, with a light built in. I've seen them before on actual dogs, but haven't found them on line or in pet stores to purchase. If this product is made for active dogs it should be tougher. After all, I think RUFF WEAR makes it!"

Review 5 for The Beacon

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
awesome item for dogs night walk July 7, 2009
By cinnamon from new york city
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: Novice
Number of Dogs: 1
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"i fell in love with the petco beacon (collar attachment light) especially with it's (3) three different strobe settings. i now also use it when i am riding my bike. i have tried other night lights for my dog and i was extremely disappointed until i ordered the beacon and now i can see my dogs location in the dead of night."