DOG TAGS ON a DOG?

Question

Im getting a new dog next week and never had 1 before. What are some things that should be on the dog tag. I see a lot of dogs with 3 tags.

Answer 1

My dog carries 4 tags. One is the dog license tag that is mandatory in my city. 2nd is the proof of rabies vaccination that my vet gave me. I understand that in some places it's mandatory for a dog to wear this tag, but it's not here; I leave it there anyhow. My rabies vaccine comes from a company that offers a pet-finder in case he's lost, and it has info on the back of it on how to get him back to his owner (I had to enter my info in on their website). 3rd is a tag with his microchip registration number, and it has the companies phone number on it. Even if a person who didn't have a scanner found him, they could call and give the number on the tag and they'd have my info. Last, but not least, is the 4th tag which he wears, which has his name, my phone number and a statement "allergic to beef" as he is allergic to beef. I didn't want my address on there, because it's useless if I lose him out of city, but the phone number has the area code on it. All these tags tell someone who finds my dog some very important information; his name, that he can't have beef, my direct phone number, and 3 other numbers to call to help him get home in case I can't be reached.

You have to find out what regulations there are on dogs/required tags in your area. Put those ones on his collar, obviously. Everything else is up to you. Do make sure that at least one tag has your phone number on it, and preferably a phone number that you can always be reached at, like your cell phone. Nothing worse than being on vacation and losing your dog and having your home phone number on the collar and no one can reach you to come get him.

Enjoy your new doggie!!

Answer 2

We have

1) rabies tag, comes free with the shot
2) city dog license, cost $22 for 1 year
3) a tag I had made that has dogs name, address and our phone number

The first two tags have codes on them that when people call the 1-800 on the tag it links back to us. If its the weekend or a holiday the people can't get get any information if they call. So we have the other one on there so people can call no matter what.
We are getting both microchipped in the spring, I just have to figure out which company to use.

Answer 3

Depending on what city you live in, a dog license may be required; the other two tags would be a rabies tag issued by the vet, and an ID tag with the owner's info. Another trend is having pets microchipped, which is great in case the dog gets lost and happens to lose his/ her collar. It's the size of a grain of rice and injected between the shoulder blades just under the skin, and from what I've heard, they're not terribly expensive. Most pounds/ shelters have the devices that scan for these microchips.

Answer 4

Most municipalities have laws concerning licensing your dog, you'll be given a tag for that, make sure it's on your dog so that if he ever winds up at the pound they'll know who to call to come get him. The second tag would be a "rabies tag", you'll get a new one every time your dog goes for his rabies shots, that way everyone knows he's had them. The third tag is more than likely an I.D. tag and should have your dogs name and a phone number you can be easily reached at on it - Never put your home address on this tag, you don't know what kind of person will find your dog, you may not want them to know where you live! With this tag, if somebody finds your dog, they can call you and it will save you the fines you'll get if he winds up in a shelter. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

1 - rabies vaccine tag - you get this from vet
1 - ID tag
1 - city license - depends on where you live

Dog jewelry is also getting to be a big thing so, you might see some of that on dogs. Some people put St. Francis medals on their dogs.

I generally put on my dogs tags:
Dog's Name
My Name
Address
Phone #
on the back I will put medical condition (if dog has problem - seizures, diabetes, heart condition, deaf).

If you move or change #'s, BUY NEW TAGS! It can be hard to find people if they move or are traveling. So, a alternate number is sometimes a good idea.

Answer 6

One tag should be identification, pets name, address, phone number, and any medical alerts as needed.

The other tag is a license which you get through animal control after your dog gets his rabies shot. Your veterinarian will give you the paperwork once the vaccines are given.

The third tag is sometimes a rabies tag itself saying your dog has been vaccinated. I haven't seen any of these in a long time so I'm not even sure if you can get them

You might want to microchip your dog is he is ever lost, animal control can not adopt him out or euthanize an animal that has been micro chipped. You will get a tag with the microchip number at the time of implant. This can be done through your veterinarian.

Answer 7

The three basic tags every dog should have are the license for your county or city (often available at a discunted rate if your animal is fixed/altered), the tag you get when he or she has a rabies shot, and a tag you can make at any PetSmart and some Wal-marts with your contant info in case he or she should get lost.

Most ID tags have the pet's name, then the owner's address and phone number; but some people have taken to putting just the pet's name and a phone number on it. Whatever you're comfortable with.

Answer 8

You should at least put the dog's name and your phone number of the ID tag. You might want to put a home phone number and a cell phone number. Something else you might want to do is have your dog microchipped. Your vet will insert a small microchip under your dog's skin. This microchip has information on it that will help your dog find you again if he gets lost. If he runs away and is picked up by a local shelter, most have equipment that will let them scan a new dog to find out if he's microchipped. Between a good ID tag and a microchip, you've done a good job at protecting your new dog.

Answer 9

One is a RABIES tag

The second is a MICROCHIP tag (with the microchip number on it)

The third is probably a tag with the dog's name, owner's name, address and phone number. It's a very good idea to get this. If I find your dog, I will be able to call you, and either bring the dog back to you or let you pick it up. Without this information, I would normally have to call Animal Control, and they will probably give you a fine.

Answer 10

a lot of the times when you get your dog a rabies shot or shots you will get a tag to put on the collar. When a stray comes to my house and they have a tag I always look so it is better to get a tag. Now they have microchipping. Which is a microchip placed under the dogs skin and is a tracking device so if fido ever runs away you will always be able to find him. But if that is too expensive for right now. I would get a tag.

Answer 11

The three tags are Rabies Tag from a vet, a License from your county and a personal dog tag.

A tag can include a number of things such as:

His name
Address
Phone numbers
Emergency medical conditions

All of these tags are important. Not all vets give rabies tags. Mine, for instance, simply gives a certificate that I give to the local license people. All the tags should be on the dog in case he gets lost. You should also consider having him or her microchiped, which is a simple proceedure where they incert a microchip below the skin on the shoulder blades. Then you have the microchip (and dog) registered to you through the company. Shelters and vets check for microchips on strays and can link them back to you. But make sure the chip you are getting is checked for by the local pound. One of our vets was giving Home Again chips, but our shelter checks for Avid and there are several types of chips. Also, always remember to keep ALL of your information updated on tags, chips, at the vet and on the license.

Have fun with Fido :)