Dog Tag FAQs
What info should you put on a dog tag? All of our dog tags are customizable, so you can make your dog's tag as basic, quirky, or clever as you'd like. Your contact information is a must. Add your phone number, your address, or even an email address. You can also include your name or a useful piece of information to help someone care for your dog until they can be returned home safely.
What should you not put on a dog tag? You can put as much information as you are comfortable with, but leaving your dog's name off of the tag may make it more challenging for someone to steal your dog. Besides, including your name and phone number are all someone needs to be able to contact you if they find your pooch.
Do Dogs Legally Have To Wear Dog Tags in Canada? It depends on where you are. While personal dog ID tags are highly recommended, not every province or municipality requires them by law. What is almost always required is a city license. Check with your local city/municipality for the requirements in your area.
Should Dogs Wear ID Tags? Yes, to ensure your pet's safe return if your doggo or kitty becomes lost. Ideally, your pet should have a metal tag attached that cannot break off the collar or tear away. The tag's material should offer scratch resistance and is in a suitable size.
Shop Dog Tags in Canada
Did you get a new pooch? Then you need a new dog tag! Are you looking for ways to accessorize your dog’s collar? Look no further than the dog tags in our selection! We carry a wide assortment of engravable dog ID tags, including stainless steel tags, brass tags, and personalized dog tags Canada.
Advantages of our Dog ID Tags
Wondering why your dog needs pet ID? Below, we will explore a few advantages of having a proper pet ID tag on your pup or cat.
Fast Identification
Nowadays, many pets are microchipped, so you might wonder why you need a pet ID tag. If a Good Samaritan finds your dog, then they will have no way to access the information on the microchip. Only animal shelters, veterinarians, and animal control have the scanner needed to obtain a microchip's information. However, a pet ID tag is easily visible to anyone for fast identification.
Long Term Legibility
A personalized, engraved id tag offers long-term legibility. The depth and precision of the cut will last for decades on stainless steel, bronze, and other metals. There is no scuffing, smudging or scratching to mar the metal tag. Each tag is created to last years with crisp and clear engraving.
Proper Weight and Size
Most manufacturers offer id tags in two sizes with the proper weight needed to meet your dog’s size requirements while ensuring comfort.
Easy to Read
When your dog is missing, you want a pet id tag that is easy to read so your four-legged friend is returned quickly. At Homes Alive Pets, our pet id tags are easy-to-read with clear and concise engravings.
More Likely to Receive Help
If someone notices our pup is lost, they will immediately look for a dog tag. Pets with tags who get loose and become lost are more likely to receive help.
What to Engrave on Pet ID Tags
A personalized dog tag should contain all contact information, such as your name, your pet's name, phone number, and address. Affix the dog id tag to your dog's collar. Dog id tags should contain your pet's important information, such as any special needs, health problems, or required medications. The pet id tag should show who the dog belongs to and whether the animal is a service dog.
Not sure what to put on your dog's tag because the choices seem endless? Adding your contact info to a customizable dog tag will make it easier for your dog to find their way back home if they get lost. The perfect information to include on a stainless-steel pet ID tag is your pet’s name, your phone number, and your address. Provide the information, and it will be effortlessly engraved on the dog tag’s surface in a readable script.
Engrave the Following Info on a Pet ID Tag
Include the following information on the tag to easily identify your pet for a fast and safe return:
- Your Pet’s Name
- Your Phone Number
- Your house address - if space does not allow, then your city.
- Medical needs of the pet (vet info)
- Microchip information
- A personal message such as “I’m lost - please help.” “Call my owner.” “I’m friendly.”
- Reward for your pet’s safe return.
Attach the dog id tag to the dog's collar with a metal ring or clip. When buying pet id tags, don't forget to purchase tags for all animals in your home, such as cat ID tags.
Fully Customizable and Personalized Dog Tags
Our customizable dog id tags allow you to include your dog’s name, your contact info, and any other information you wish. Did we mention all dog tags ship FREE Canada-wide? Isn't it time you keep your four-legged friend safe with proper pet id tags?
Choose the Perfect Pet ID Tag
No matter what your unique style or preference may be, we carry a beautiful selection of dog id tag options that are guaranteed to work for you. Choose pet id tags made from polished stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, and more. Hook the dog tag to your pup’s collar and rest easy, knowing your pooch is protected if the puppy should become lost.
We Offer Leading Brands
We know how deeply you care about investing in a quality dog tag, and we want to deliver. Carrying dog tags from top brands like Red Dingo and My Family Pet, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive selection of dog ID tags to help you keep your pet safe.
A Tag Design for Every Pet Size
Whether you have a small dog or a large breed, our extensive selection of ID tags for dogs are unique, customizable, and perfect for adding style and safety to your dog’s life. Pick a big, bold dog tag or choose a smaller dog tag design. A reflective dog tag ensures your pooch is easier to see in low-light conditions. You can customize the pet ID tag to meet your pup’s particular needs.
Matching ID Tags and Collars
Can't choose just one dog tag? Check out the Nite Ize S-Biner Taglock so you can easily swap out your dog ID tags to match their collar or have different tags for different addresses or travel destinations. The taglock firmly holds pet ID tags in place, so you don’t have to worry about your dog losing the dog tag in the field, when hiking or when playing.
Importance of a Proper ID Tag
Attaching a cute dog tag to your pup’s collar will ensure your furry friend finds his way home if he ever becomes lost. Remember, even the best dog can accidentally wander off and become lost.
Animal shelters, animal control officers, and good Samaritans all look for a dog tag when they find a stray pet. Puppies just want to have fun and are notorious for wandering off, so ensuring your young dog is wearing an appropriate pet ID is a necessity so people can quickly return the wayward pooch.
Shop Our Large Assortment of Pet Tags
Ready to find the perfect tags for your pooch? Shop our huge assortment of dog tags Canada today. We offer a dog tag style to fit every taste. Choose from brass, aluminum, stainless steel, plastic and more pet ID styles. Our pet tags are chew resistant, great for service dogs, and affordable. They quickly become trendy accessories, so your furry friend is not only safe but stylish.
Protect your dog tag with a QuickTag Large Heart Glow in the Dark Dog Tag Silencer, which fits easily over pet tags and glows in the dark for optimum visibility. The protective shell keeps the dog tag from clicking and rattling when your pup walks and runs. It also protects the dog tag from scuffs, wears, and more. The tag silencers are available in a wide variety of shapes to easily fit over your pet ID tags.
Hook the dog tag to your furry best friend’s collar and rest easy knowing that your contact information is readily available on the pet tags. Shop for the perfect pet tag today! Many of our dog collars and pet ID tags are visible in the dark or low light.
Each one of our identification tags sold comes with instructions attached.
We ship our Custom Dog ID Tags Canada-wide, and even better, we offer free shipping on all dog tags!