Does the collar have different light settings?

No

We deliberately do without different light settings, such as hectic flashing or the like. In our experience, many dogs are unsettled by blinking, especially when it is fast or arrhythmic. Also oncoming dogs often react irritated - tense encounters and conflicts can be the result. In addition, also for many dog owners a flashing light collar is very disturbing.

Therefore we have designed the collars out of conviction - based on our many years of experience as dog owners - in such a way that they shine exclusively as very bright permanent light. This helps making dogs feel much more secure and comfortable in the dark.

In addition, the luminosity of the collars is so strong that they make dogs clearly visible from all sides even over long distances - so it is absolutely unnecessary to attract additional attention by an annoying blinking mode.

Does the LEUCHTIE dazzle me?

No, even for us humans the strong luminosity of the Diso Dog is very seldom disturbing. But the individual perception of brightness can obviously differ. If your eyes are very sensitive, we recommend that you choose your Disko Dog to match:

• Prefer a model that does not have constant luminosity.
• Order a color that has a slightly weaker luminosity, such as sunset orange, sunny yellow or hot pink.
• Choose a Disko Dog with a coloured tube, not a transparent one. This is especially recommended if the dog is usually near you and has short coat on the neck. In the transparent tube we produce: two-colour versions, self-configured collars, the senior edition as well as the colours green (extra light), lavender and white.

Does the bright light bother my dog?

No, the collars do not obstruct dogs, because they shine as a bright permanent light. We deliberately avoid hectic flashing or other light settings out of conviction, in order not to unsettle your own dog as well as other dogs and not to disturb us humans. On the contrary, it often happens that the bright continuous light of the collars helps making dogs feel much more secure and comfortable in the dark.

In this way, we reliably guarantee the safety of your dog and also that of our fellow human beings when going for a walk and in traffic.

If your dog has problems putting on a collar / harness, we recommend making sure that the collar only starts to glow when the dog is wearing it, not already when you put it on.

Where are the electronics in the collar?

The electronics of the collar are in the tube. In the battery pack are only either 2 standard batteries or 2 rechargeable batteries inserted, depending on the model.

Does the collar also work with long-haired dogs?

Yes. Thanks to very bright LEDs, all LEUCHTIEs offer great brightness and safety for your dog.

But there are differences in luminosity:

The longer, denser and darker the coat of your dog is, the stronger the luminosity of the LEDs should be. The following colours tend to be perceived as the brightest and most conspicuous: 1) green in a transparent tube (extra bright), 2) turquoise, 3) lavender, 4) white, 5) blue in a transparent tube, 6) ice-blue.

How does the phosphorescent battery pack work?

The phosphorescent battery pack glows after being illuminated with light, slowly releasing the previously recorded ambient light in the dark. How bright it shines, depends on the amount of light previously recorded.
With the phosphorescent battery part, the collar can be easily located when it is off or has opened, in the unfortunate event the dog should lose it.

Is the light collar waterproof?

Yes. All  models are 100 % waterproof. Even swimming and diving are easily possible.

Is a Disko Dog heavy?

No, the collars are very light and comfortable for dogs to wear.
By using filigree components, often custom-made products developed together with our suppliers, they meet the special requirements of small and light dogs.
The weight of a collar depends on its size: 
Minis weigh approx. 55 g, the models for the bigger dogs, from size 35, approx. 110 g.

Please note: The robust looking battery pack is not solid: it consists of the tubular battery compartment and a cover on both sides. Therefore this also has a very low weight and does not hinder the dog.

Which colours are brightest?

In addition to the models, designed for different requirements, the LED colour also has an effect on the brightness of the collar: The luminosity of the different colours varies. Therefore, in addition to the personal taste, the respective requirements on the collar are also important for the selection, e. g. how long and dark is the coat on the neck or how far away is the dog. The following colours tend to be perceived as the brightest:

1. Luminous Lime (green)
2. Tropical Teal (turquoise)
3. Moonlight Mist (white)
4. Amathyst Aura (lavender)
5. Glacier Glow (ice-blue)

If the dog is usually near you and has short coat on the neck, colours with a slightly lower luminosity would be recommended, such as sunset orange, sunny yellow or hot pink.

Why does the collar not have a switch?

Our collars have been working since 2003 according to the principle "What isn't there can't break".

Our goal at that time was to combine the simplest handling with the highest functionality. Therefore, LEUCHTIEs work with a sensor - we deliberately do without a failure-prone switch or push button, because this wouldn't be in line with our demand for quality and durability. By switching on and off via a sensor, nothing can wear out and water or dirt cannot penetrate in the first place. Result: the Disko Dog is absolutely waterproof, very robust and extremely durable.