Reddit mentions: The best dog id tags & collar accessories

Hello! I am going to cheer you up, I just know it!!
So I'm going to link a few things, if I happen to win I don't have any preference for a gift or anything. :)

FIRST THINGS FIRST. This ought to make you giggle!

If not, what about seeing me wear these around like no big thang? hehehe

Are you a fan of Harry Potter?

Would seeing my little kitty in this cheer you up?

Or would having some of these floating around your house make you feel nice? I think they'd be great for a party too. Especially in the summer when it's already so pretty out!

This would be perfect for playing in the summer, especially in a waterballoon fight! Or on a scavenger hunt, or on a boat! :D

Also, if none of this works, you could always order one of these! They are supposed to "wave good juju" around your home, encouraging luck and good fortune!

Anyways I hope this cheers you up! Have a great rest of your day! <3 big e-hugs

This is all true, but the one point you need to be aware of is that if your dog is disruptive in any way, you can still be asked to leave, so it is a good idea to pursue professional training for the dog (AKC Good Citizen, etc). Also, while you should never be required to pay a pet deposit or pet fee (as service animals are not pets), you are still responsible for any damages caused by your dog.

Also, as a fellow disabled vet I recommend you not only vest your pit, but carry your VA identification at all times. When I am questioned about my service dog, I happily produce my VA ID (which proves that I am disabled without disclosing my disability) along with a service dog ID card with my dog's photo and a brief legal explanation of the ADA (which you can buy on Amazon). I also carry a copy of her AKC registration, and she is listed on the free US Service Dog Registry.

Please, PLEASE, PLEASE train him well, get him as much exposure and desensitization at possible, and do NOT try to bring him into situations where you or your dog will cause a disruption. Be sure to get him neutered as soon as it is safe to do so, as that will help his attitude (and service animals are NOT breeding stock). Best of luck to you though, and I hope he serves you well!

Gorruck 34L GR2 Coyote Tan - a good bag, heavy, uncomfortable, probably give it to my grandchildren in like 50 years

Flip Flops - generic things

Bigblue 28W solar charger - very good, can charge my battery up during the day if i leave it in the sun which I've never really done honestly

Jakemy hardware tools - seamed useful? i've never needed this

Army glove shells - i thought i used these a lot and were indistructable but now that i think of it, i don't use them that often and are probably pretty cheaply made.

Sharpie, pen, all weather notebook - probably should switch over to a fisher space pen...

Straws - these are probably already broken.

Whistle - really really really loud

Fire-striker, matches, lighter - i'm not sure i have enough ways to start a fire

Fresnel lens - ok, now i have enough

LED flashlight - i used to go running in the middle of the night with this flashlight, its tiny

LED flashlight - this isn't the one i have but looks kinda similar? i don't remember where i got mine

Earbuds - generic cheap earbuds

Leatherman Surge - given to me by my wife for passing the bar. thanks wife!

First Aide kit - i put mine together from stuff i've stolen from friends houses whenever i go over and use the bathroom

playing cards - these look very similar to the ones i have, they are plastic so they won't get rained on

glasses/ sunglasses - i have really bad vision

personal hygiene kit - aahhhh dry shaving

Sawyer Mini / syringe, collapsible canteen (dirty), heavy duty straw - i've never used this

collapsible canteen (clean) - i've never used this either

sewing kit - i've used this a lot

ID tags - i guess if i get blown up they'll know my blood type?

garbage bag - for when my pockets are full

elastic bands - i use these when packing to keep rolled socks and things from falling apart

Salt - i have nooooo idea why i have this

cooking grate - i'm not going to hold meat over a fire with a stick like some sort of caveman

heavy duty ziplock bag - in case my mapcase breaks and other reasons

rip-patch - leftover from when i needed a pack because i bought a crummy cheap inflatable sleeping pad.

Army Fleece Beanie - i always keep this at the top of my pack

4 Bungie Cords - not the one i use but similar. to make a field-expedient shelter

Trowel - for disposal of biological wastes

Lensatic compass - because GPS should only be a backup

Pocketboy 130 folding saw - i have a bigger one for yardwork, this small one is really great

Tent stakes - for tent staking

Ravpower 26800 Battery - use this all the time can fast chage my stuff

Battery Battery holder, cables, wall charger - all fits togehter like glove!

Army Poncho - wear it, make a tent out of it etc

Microfiber towel - not the one i use but similar. i mainly use this for when the kids accidentally fall in a lake like they tend to do for some reason

Down Jacket - cheap chinese knockoff... i feel bad for not buying american

Wet weather top - not sure this is worth the space/weight

Wet Weather bottom - not sure if this is worth the weight/space

Silkweights - PJs! and warmth

Jungle Blanket - this is a lot better than the army's woobie. lighter and warmer

Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet - again, gift from wife. she wanted me to chop things and be more manly, generally. now i come home with parts of wildlife for her to cook

Map of New England - or, how i stopped worrying and love dismounted land navigation

PT belt - keeps me safe in all situations

Compression straps - i don't like lashing things to the outside but i guess i can if i wanted to

Fork and Spoon - stole these from the kitchen. i'll probably be replacing this soon with something titanium.

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EDIT: i just priced it out: $1,585.08 total

tl:dr There are a few options but if you want a device that will be reliable and effective you'll need a standalone GPS system typically used by hunters ($$$).

• Bluetooth based products like the Pawscout Smart Bluetooth Tag only alerts you if the dog is outside of your phone's bluetooth range (200ft or less, assuming there's no trees or other obstructions between you and your dog) which isn't very effective if the dog's bolted (discussed here).
  
  
• The major consumer-level GPS-based product on the market is the Whistle Tracker at $80 + $10/mo. This product can give inaccurate information that is of limited value (your dog can cover quite some distance in the 3 minutes between location updates). It will also only work if you have cell coverage. Nevertheless, it may currently be the best option available for what you are seeking given the cost and/or limited functionality of the other options.
  
  
• Standalone GPS systems used by hunters have been proven in the field and I consider it to be the gold standard when it comes to tracking or locating a lost dog. These are very expensive ($400+) but don't suffer from the limitations of the Whistle tracker. See this Gundogsupply article for more information.
  
  
• Beeper collar systems used by hunters cost around $80 and are another option but I personally think that level of sound may damage my dog's ears. They are discussed in the Gundogsupply article also linked above.
  
  
• Radio-telemetry systems used by hunters cost around $160 but have certain limitations. I don't have experience with these so I'll again refer you to the Gundogsupply article also linked above.
  
  
• Dog Bells are something you may consider as well. I personally would never do this (it would get too annoying on a day-to-day basis for both myself and dog) but I included it for completeness' sake.
  
  
  
• Consider using a locator light like this indestructible beacon made by Adventure Lights (ezydog, sportdog, egear, and others rebrand them but they generally cost about $15) These same lights are standard military issue and there are videos on youtube of people running them over with cars. If you're trying to find a lost dog, I highly recommend getting an omnidirectional light (= can be seen in a 360 degree radius) rather than those that shine a directional cone-shaped beam in front* of the light (e.g. Ruffwear Beacon and most bike lights). or bent around your dog. You may also consider the Nite-Ize SpotLit which is fine for casual use but I wouldn't rely on it to actually find a seriously lost dog given its directional nature (battery compartment/micro chip obscures one side of the light) and somewhat limited brightness compared.
  

Looks like you have a good list going, remember to update your pups microchip with your address and get him/her a tag with your details.

We got a 36 inch crate and it's plenty big for our boy (he's around 30 pounds).

Puppia harness is a great starter harness, it's soft and doesn't have a bunch of metal jingling pieces which our puppy HATED on his harness our breeder gave us.

Kibble, check out dog food advisor for reviews and ratings of foods content, we were using grain free salmon and sweet potato from chicken soup for the soul, it's decently priced and well rated I can't find it anywhere atm so we're switching him back to their normal kibble.

Salmon Oil is a lifesaver in the winter, our pup gets terribly dry skin and extremely itchy without it.

Start out with a puppy kong, they sell kong fillers that are cheese and peanut butter flavored, our puppy was pretty picky at first and only ate the cheese one, didn't like frozen kongs either.

I'd start with a Basic Collar here's a Dog Tag Silencer and a Break-away collar for outdoors or dog park. A dog was choked unconscious at our park so I typically just keep our guys ID tags on his harness and don't use a collar, but if you do I definitely recommend a break-away if you are primarily using a harness with it.

Items we found useful: Bed Liner, Crate Fence, Kong, Stainless Steel Bowls (highly reccomend US made do not buy any made in China for health reasons), Zippy Paws Hide and Seek toys, Potty/accident cleaner, Potty Bells, Anti-chew Bitter Apple spray, 50 ft Leash, Retractable Leash, Soft stop Leash extender, Car Seat Belt, Car Booster Seat, Gentle Shampoo, Comb, Travel Water Bottle, Flirt Pole, Special Treats, Chew Stick, Greenies

Sorry for the HUGE list lol, feel free to ask any questions!

Pet Tag Silencer

It seems like something trivial, but my dogs are very energetic and love to wrestle and run around the house. Sometimes at all hours of the night. We used to take collars off at night, but with the addition of a dog door (which is on my list of best purchases ever as well) we don't like to take the risk that they may get out of the yard somehow. They're microchipped, but the tags we got with our phone number on it would probably make it even easier, should the unforeseen occur.

Just remember that it could be someone else's cat and they could be searching for it desperately. Put up "Found Cat" flyers in the area, and have the cat scanned for a microchip. Call the shelter in your area and ask if anyone is missing a black cat (owners will often call the shelters looking for their pet).


I know it's exciting to find a friendly cat and it feels great to "save" a stray, but it could be someone's beloved pet.


You can also buy a collar and get a ID Tube thing like this from a pet store:

https://www.amazon.com/Buytra-Stainless-Steel-Anti-Lost-Barrel/dp/B00M1KUZAM


You can write a message on a little scrap of paper and put it inside. You could write something like, "Hi, I found this cat, are you its owner? Call me at xxx or leave a message in the tube if so" and let the cat outside.



It looks well-fed and clean and well cared-for, so chances are it's someone's pet as opposed to a long-term stray or feral.

I like these slide on metal tags. They fit a basic belt buckle collar, but you can get them onto quick release buckle collar if you're willing to take it apart and sew it back together. This is the collar on my dog right now along with this id tag. No sewing necessary. I'm pretty happy with it, but I also am a fan of the fun patterns that Blueberry Pet offers.

I'd like to add on to this, get a Dynotag!

You can dynamically update the information on these tags from your phone and update them in case you have to evacuate and are stuck anywhere, or maybe you need to put a different number on your pet's tag.

You can add medical information, and ANYTHING to it to make sure that your friend is reconnected with their family, or cared for in the meantime.

You get a rough GPS location as well when someone scans it with their GPS enabled.

edit: just found out they make them in slider tag form as well now.

Just an FYI, this does not cost anything more than the cost of the tag. For the pet tags, there is no annual fee, and your page can be updated at any time.

FWIW, I really do recommend you keep your collar on your dog, it really is better for their safety, and the noisy tag thing is easily addressed. It only takes a moment of carelessness to leave the door open and they can get out. Microchips are a good backup, but the easiest way to be sure you get your pet back is to make sure they have their tags on.

my cat Thor is and outdoor cat because my family owns a big part of land and he doesn't wear a collar or tags and it bothers me, so i want to get him a tag to let people know he is owned just in case he wonders off far away. i have a collar but not a tag yet. so here is my item , i love sugar skulls as well :)

Thanks for the contest! I just want to say that I really don't have priorities for my WL so I can use/want all of it, but I went out and set some for you.

I really need new running shoes.

And socks to go with the shoes.

Or a horse head mask to be silly when I run.

But even my cats want a bow tie to look fancy.

sort my priorities

(If I win, surprise me with anything really.)

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder... there's Leela being as photogenic as she knows how to be.

If I win, I'd love a bow for Leela! So she can be fancy :)

[this] (https://www.etsy.com/listing/60848991/made-to-order-lockable-sterling-slave) is locking collar but looks more like a choker.

this kind of sounds like what you were talking about in terms of [locks] (https://www.etsy.com/listing/166181936/silver-discreet-neckwire-bdsm-slave?ref=related-0)but the necklace is a metal band instead of a chain

you can also opt for more subtle leather daywear collar

or go with a more traditional dog tag collar like military folks wear, something that's a dog tag but could still be worn on a nice chain is an enamal design like this

no, I shouldn't be doing homework right now, why do you ask? (edit for formatting)

You have an ESA a cat, under Federal Law your cat is called an 'assistance animal'.

Here is a link to the PDF of the Federal Law for 'service animals' (dogs & mini horses) and assistance (emotional support) animals that can be many types of animals. link- https://www.animallaw.info/administrative/service-animals-and-assistance-animals-people-disabilities-housing-and-hud-funded
The actual Law is a PDF on that page, when you read it note just the letter from your Doctor should satisify any condo management group (you own your condo).

If you don't care to rock managements boat anymore you could get one of the many picture IDs offered with a registery number for your cat. There is no national registry but it is a picture ID of your cat. Here's a link to a $15 Amazon Emotional support ID with a number-

https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-ID-Registration-National-Registry/dp/B017KUEGQ6

Not sure what to tell you about the "demand" to never leave the cat home alone, in YOUR home, except that demand is against Federal Law. It is clearly stated in the PDF what is acceptable for condo management to ask- for both service animals AND assistance animal, your emotional support cat.

I hope this helps you have less troubles from that harsh condo management!

I wouldn't get carried away with LEDs. By themselves, they're cheap and easy to find. I'd be afraid including them would drive the price up unnecessarily. You could offer them separately for those who desire something that goes with the harness specifically. I only use mine at certain times (warm nights), so we don't get constant use of it. Just don't embed them into the harness because those get annoying to deal with and are usually annoyingly bright and bulky (I've tried out the leashes). Those reflective strips would probably be enough for a lot of people.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GO8KFXY/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?qid=1427556862&sr=8-13&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=pet+light

This is specifically what I have, though it was definitely only 3$ when I got it.

Shibas can be escape artists, so make sure it's tagged and chipped.

Get a tag silencer in case you get a bad case of the shiba shakes at night.

Make sure you have a ton of chew toys and stuffies to play with. When he wants to play or mindlessly chew, mine will pull like 10 toys out and alternate when throwing them around...however, he will chew on other random things when he's bored and we're not looking- stuff like tissues, paper, pencils, etc. They don't stop chewing until they've destroyed the thing completely. Busy Bones are a great doggie sitter!

They get very attached to a small number of humans and will generally avoid everyone else. Mine sits near me or under my feet all day and follows me when I leave the room. He whines when my MIL leaves the house and stares intently at the door when he thinks she'll be back (he's always wrong).

They are quiet most of the time but will talk your ear off when they want to. They have an entire dialect of noises that mean different things. Mine tells me that the teapot is ready, expresses his extreme displeasure when the printer is going, and tells me when he needs to go outside. He shrieks when we run the shredder.

Make sure there's a bunch of good grass for them to munch. They go through 'goat' phases.

If your shiba gets itchy skin, they will pull the fur out around that spot.

Our dog is chipped and also wears a collar 24/7 except when I groom him. He used to be a runner and I'm still paranoid. We live on a ravine, he likes to explore. We are fenced but I worry if there was a loose board or something.

Anyway, we used to rubber band or tape the tags together because of the noise. Then I found this do-hickey Quiet Spot . The only time I had to replace it was when he got a little too friendly with a skunk. Here's another pouch type from Thundershirt. It's clear which might be better, if he was found we'd be easier to find.

This is a good alternative too that we stumbled upon. The stitching idea is smart though! I wish we thought of that.

Hitler, Stalin and Mao had a lot of fun! https://www.amazon.com/Game-Thrones-targaryen-dragon-Small/dp/B006ZARXYA here's the link to a slumber-party showing of Mulan for a few hours at least this one is approachable and adorkable. What do i talk to you for your Toast. I just google pet names as well, I just showed this to my well being. Riiiiiiight there!". Awww, she looks identical to my dorm at night at the light by the river river with a troop of vervet monkeys.

Yep, you have several options here. There are people that embroider your dog's information right onto the collar (Etsy would be a good place to check out for this), or you can get a small metal plate that attaches flat to the collar with rivets, or you can get a slider tag like this. Since your dog is still a puppy, the slider tag may be a good option because you can transfer it to a new collar if he outgrows his current collar.

https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Spot-Pet-Silencer-Black/dp/B0017JE522


I just don't think you can win this battle; best thing you can do is mute the noise the tags make. Neutering may help a lot more than anything else.

Quiet spot. It's amazing. You can buy it on amazon. Quiet Spot Pet Tag Silencer, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017JE522/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_7HJVub19S2QXV
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017JE522/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_7HJVub19S2QXV

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005IGUMG8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3IPATUJNIZLVJ&psc=1

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These work great.

To be fair, this is not always the case. My dogs are licensed with the city, however, I've stopped leaving their license tags on their collars because one or the other always manages to lose it at the park. After losing it a handful of times and having to replace them ($5 ea iirc) I just keep them on my keychain. That said, my guys are microchipped and I'd be fine with someone calling 311 if they managed to get out.

Looking at ordering something like this and adding license info to it in the hopes it won't be lost as easily.

https://www.amazon.com/Game-Thrones-targaryen-dragon-Small/dp/B006ZARXYA here's the link to where I got mine. Quality is fairly good too.

Perhaps i can raise your hopes again, you can get a custom set on amazon for just $6.00

they have customizable dog tags on amazon and a few other places as well.

I bet if you contacted someone on Etsy they may have more options for you.

Slide-On Pet ID Tags. Personalized Dog & Cat Tags. Silent, No Noise Collar Tags made of Stainless Steel. Custom Engraved. (Open for Snap Closure Collars) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00416J9F6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bhEVCbB654VX0

I’ve gotten these ones from Amazon twice now. Once for her skinny puppy collar, and once for her adult sized collar. They aren’t the most beautiful, but they are functional!

I got one for my dog (and a new collar) back in January. Now she is stealthy like a ninja.

You could try a tag that lays flat on the band of the collar, like this one. My pup managed to lose three regular tags before I switched to this kind. It has an added bonus of not jingling!

We use this for tag silencing. It's a little pouch that wraps around all of the tags and keeps them in contact. It's even quieter than the rubber silencers, plus you don't have to worry about buying a variety of silencers when each tag might be a different shape.

I use this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J3VBAWS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

A cat with a moustache so fine really deserves a better wardrobe.

> Is that a RoadID on your dog?

Same concept, but it is from an Amazon vendor

Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GO8KFXY/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?qid=1427556862&sr=8-13&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=pet+light

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Tag pouch?

I use these. They're relatively cheap, but they take a while to ship.

How about using stainless steel blank "dog tags"?

Is it only a problem with the collar?

I'd reccomend one of these. An embroidered collar would work too.