Tag: ID tags
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Open Door Night: Getting Your Dog’s ID Ready Before Halloween
Halloween means a door that opens again and again in the dark. Here is how to make sure your dog’s collar, tags and microchip are ready if they slip out. Read more
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Away From Home: Keeping Your Dog’s ID Tag Current at the Beach, Lake and Campground
Summer trips put dogs in unfamiliar places where a lost dog may not find the way back. Here is how to update ID before you go and what to carry while you are away. Read more
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Why Summer Holidays Are a Common Time for Lost Dogs, and How ID Helps Bring Them Home
Frightened dogs can bolt during fireworks and gatherings. Here is how collars, ID tags, QR tags and microchips work together to help a lost dog get home quickly. Read more
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New Puppy Gear: What You Need on Day One and What Can Wait
It is easy to overbuy for a new puppy. This guide separates the true day-one essentials from the gear that can wait until you know your dog better. Read more
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Is Your Dog’s Contact Info Current? A Checklist for Tags, Chips and QR Profiles
Outdated contact info is one of the biggest obstacles to reuniting lost dogs. Use this checklist to make sure every layer of ID is up to date. Read more
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Introducing a New Collar or Tag to a Sensitive Dog
Some dogs scratch, freeze or sulk when they get a new collar. A gradual, positive introduction can help even sensitive dogs accept new gear. Read more
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What to Put on Your Dog’s ID Tag
A dog tag has very little space, so every line counts. Here is what to include, what to consider leaving off and how to keep it readable. Read more
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Microchips vs. ID Tags: Why Your Dog Benefits from Both
Microchips and ID tags solve different problems. Understanding how each one works shows why using both gives a lost dog the best chance of getting home. Read more
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How QR Code Dog ID Tags Work
A QR tag lets anyone with a smartphone pull up your dog’s contact details. Here is what happens when someone scans one and what to keep in mind. Read more
