Marcia is visible to hunters on our walks. The reflective strips are effective. I struggle to buckle the jacket because the buckles are well protected in a sheath, but it does keep them clean and protected. I like how the underside of this jacket protects her chest from the mud she kicks up when she puts her butt on the ground and hauls it as fast as she possibly can. The only complaints I have regarding this jacket are complaints about the functionality of my own hands more than they have anything to do with the product. Rugged materials, quality construction, phenomenal understanding of the actual shapes dogs come in, this jacket meets the high expectations I hold for Ruffwear products.