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sweetr72 · 06-16-2007, 07:12 PM

Reecey has a collar with his locket ID on it and we use a step in harness to walk him...I never take his collar off unless its to bathe him..

Dawn

Janie616 · 06-16-2007, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bnot

I've had a close call with loosing Adonis 2 different times. So both of mine wear collars all the time, with their microchip #, and my phone # on them.

Neither mess with their tags, or eachothers.

When I walk them, their leashes are attached to harness...so automatically goes on.

ONly time their collars come off is for a bath!

Freeway always wears a collar with his name and my cell number embroidered on it .... Muffy never fusses with it ... they respect each other's space. Besides Muffy is 3x bigger.

xBUTTERCUPx · 06-16-2007, 08:21 PM

Mine doesn't wear a collar or any kind of name tag at all. I had it on him about 7-8 months ago and for some odd reason he always get reverse sneezing or seem like he's choking when he had the collar on. So..no more collar unless we go outside.

I think if you're afraid of the collar getting caught onto things maybe you can try using a cat collar because when it gets stuck, it comes undone by itself, which I think is safer.

wemple2 · 06-16-2007, 08:36 PM

Winston does not wear a collar at home, only when we leave the house. Our house is very secure you have to go thru 3 doors to get out, and he does not run away...he'll just lay down...and wait. Good Boy!!! I do like the idea of using a medical alert on a tag, and the reward option is also great. We may be making new tags real soon...

Wylie's Mom · 06-17-2007, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DoubleYorkie

I had engraved his name on the front and word "over" so people will turn plate over to read contact info. On the back it has my cell phone, HomeAgain tel, microchip # and "needs medicine". I think if people will know that dog needs medication they will likely not keep it.

NEEDS MEDICINE is a brilliant idea, bravo! I do have "REWARD" on my tags - but having both would be even better.

I would love to see a pic of the "bracelet" you use for your guy...

stewartsdsu · 06-17-2007, 10:10 PM

The only time I take Riley's off are when he's in the bath. He's always had one on and has never had any problems. I have a stray at my house right now, who had no tags (and no microchip). If he had tags, he would be home already. Also, once I lost Riley for a night (the worst night of my life!!!). And because of his tags, I got him back.

Vinnie's Mom · 06-18-2007, 03:56 AM

In Pennyslvania it is illegal not to have the dog tags on at all times, but I don't listen to it. However, we have had no luck with collars whatsoever. Vinnie is 4lbs. and very, and I stress VERY skinny! We got a completely adjustable x-small one, that we ended up having to cut off him because within 5 minutes he worked it loose and got it stuck in his mouth and totally panicked! Of course Mommy was pretty scared to death too! That one also had the plastic, male/female end closure, not sure of the technical name. We also have another one that's completely adjustable, but he can take it off, and there is always too much end hanging off, but we can't cut it because it would just fray. I feel guilty too because he has 3 tags and they drive him crazy! We have the permanent license, the microchip tag and the rabies tag, it's a lot for the little guy!

autumn star · 06-18-2007, 07:47 AM

Autumn always has a collar on unleash she is in her crate. My pug however freaks out if anything is around his neck. I guess because pugs really don't have much of a neck.

RLC12345678 · 06-18-2007, 07:58 AM

Hootie and Hobbs both have breakaway cat collars with tags on them that they wear 24/7.

Frecklesonme · 06-18-2007, 08:26 AM

Chico and Benji wear their collars and tags all the time (Benji's is a safety breakaway kitten collar). Their tags are like a fashion statement for them since they run around naked all the time. They LOVE their "doggy bling"! At first it seemed like a hassle with Benji because he is still being crated, but after a few days it became routine. Put it on, snap it off, put it back on, snap it off again. It's all worth it though. I would be miserable without my babies.

mistyinca · 06-18-2007, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by omega

With all the pups going missing lately there has been some talk of always having a collar on just for the i.d. tags in case they get lost.

I thought it was dangerous to have/leave collars on these little ones? If mine had collars on, I'd be afraid they would pull on each others and get hurt.

I wish there was something else we could do in addition to microchipping that would be safe.

Any ideas???

Chloe's been wearing a collar with a tag on it since I got her in November. We've never had any problems with it whatsoever. The key is to keep it snug, with no more than two fingers space in it. It doesn't hang, and if it did, she'd chew it off!

I've never quite understood what the fear is with having them wear a collar anyway.

DoubleYorkie · 06-18-2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

NEEDS MEDICINE is a brilliant idea, bravo! I do have "REWARD" on my tags - but having both would be even better.

I would love to see a pic of the "bracelet" you use for your guy...

Sorry, I was away on Sunday. Here is the pics of the medical alert bracelet I have for Tommy. I love it. It also looks cool, like a bling, and you can get them in real gold with flowers etc like real jewelry, if you're ready to pay a bit

mistyinca · 06-18-2007, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by fourdez

I've had 2 close calls with collars and I am deathly afraid of them. Desi got her collar caught in between her mouth and (thank God) I was home. I had to cut it off of her.

That means the collar was put on too loose.

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Originally Posted by fourdez

Then another time, I was home and after a while I got to wondering where Desi was since it had been a little while since I saw her.

My house is not huge but its big enough where she could disappear for a while. After a while of looking for her, I decided to look under my bed ( a favorite spot of hers) and her collar was caught on the screw of the bed frame that's used to open and close the frame when you what to make it bigger or smaller. If I had been at work that day, Desi would have choked to death .

OK, yes, you're definitely putting the collar on too loose. You need to put it on so that only two fingers (two fingers laying flat, not out) can fit in the space. If you have it on properly, there is no way for it to get caught on things.

Bizzymammabee · 06-18-2007, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DoubleYorkie

Sorry, I was away on Sunday. Here is the pics of the medical alert bracelet I have for Tommy. I love it. It also looks cool, like a bling, and you can get them in real gold with flowers etc like real jewelry, if you're ready to pay a bit

That is a good collar. I never thought of it. I like it. I am not sure if I could get one to fit lulu. She is only 2.5 lbs at 8 months old.

DoubleYorkie · 06-18-2007, 10:43 AM

You can have it in custom length. They make medical bracelets even for small babies. I ordered one because I needed bigger one then the regular length. My furkid is big. Some people can order just a plate and put it on a silk cord or more fancier bracelet (that is my next intention, to make him like say "diamond" bracelet with id plate

) The best is that you can ask them to engrave a lot of info, more then on a reg. tag.

06-16-2007, 08:36 PM	#34
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Winston does not wear a collar at home, only when we leave the house. Our house is very secure you have to go thru 3 doors to get out, and he does not run away...he'll just lay down...and wait. Good Boy!!! I do like the idea of using a medical alert on a tag, and the reward option is also great. We may be making new tags real soon... __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

06-18-2007, 03:56 AM	#37
Vinnie's Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PENNSYLVANIA Posts: 767	Help finding a collar!!! In Pennyslvania it is illegal not to have the dog tags on at all times, but I don't listen to it. However, we have had no luck with collars whatsoever. Vinnie is 4lbs. and very, and I stress VERY skinny! We got a completely adjustable x-small one, that we ended up having to cut off him because within 5 minutes he worked it loose and got it stuck in his mouth and totally panicked! Of course Mommy was pretty scared to death too! That one also had the plastic, male/female end closure, not sure of the technical name. We also have another one that's completely adjustable, but he can take it off, and there is always too much end hanging off, but we can't cut it because it would just fray. I feel guilty too because he has 3 tags and they drive him crazy! We have the permanent license, the microchip tag and the rabies tag, it's a lot for the little guy! __________________ Beth - Mom to Vinnie, the wonder-yorkie!

06-18-2007, 08:26 AM	#40
Frecklesonme Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 91	Chico and Benji wear their collars and tags all the time (Benji's is a safety breakaway kitten collar). Their tags are like a fashion statement for them since they run around naked all the time. They LOVE their "doggy bling"! At first it seemed like a hassle with Benji because he is still being crated, but after a few days it became routine. Put it on, snap it off, put it back on, snap it off again. It's all worth it though. I would be miserable without my babies. __________________ Owned by both Chico : and Benji :

06-16-2007, 07:12 PM	#31
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	Reecey has a collar with his locket ID on it and we use a step in harness to walk him...I never take his collar off unless its to bathe him.. Dawn

06-16-2007, 08:21 PM	#33
xBUTTERCUPx YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 905	Mine doesn't wear a collar or any kind of name tag at all. I had it on him about 7-8 months ago and for some odd reason he always get reverse sneezing or seem like he's choking when he had the collar on. So..no more collar unless we go outside. I think if you're afraid of the collar getting caught onto things maybe you can try using a cat collar because when it gets stuck, it comes undone by itself, which I think is safer.

06-17-2007, 10:10 PM	#36
stewartsdsu Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 91	The only time I take Riley's off are when he's in the bath. He's always had one on and has never had any problems. I have a stray at my house right now, who had no tags (and no microchip). If he had tags, he would be home already. Also, once I lost Riley for a night (the worst night of my life!!!). And because of his tags, I got him back.

06-18-2007, 07:47 AM	#38
autumn star Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 6,095	Autumn always has a collar on unleash she is in her crate. My pug however freaks out if anything is around his neck. I guess because pugs really don't have much of a neck.

06-18-2007, 07:58 AM	#39
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	Hootie and Hobbs both have breakaway cat collars with tags on them that they wear 24/7.

06-18-2007, 10:43 AM	#45
DoubleYorkie Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 50	You can have it in custom length. They make medical bracelets even for small babies. I ordered one because I needed bigger one then the regular length. My furkid is big. Some people can order just a plate and put it on a silk cord or more fancier bracelet (that is my next intention, to make him like say "diamond" bracelet with id plate ) The best is that you can ask them to engrave a lot of info, more then on a reg. tag.