If you're looking for high quality dog collars and tags, you should make sure you get the best. Dog collars need to be durable and practical. For some, dog collars that feature cute designs take top priority – but you can have both. If you check out a specialist dog collar and dog tag supplier online, you can find a wide range of dog collars that you know are reliable and suitable.

Reflective Dog Collars

All dogs need dog collars for the very basics such as dog walking, but not everybody invests in a dog tag. Dog tags however can make a huge difference if your dog gets lost or runs off – it's a simple investment that can save a lot of heartache. If you have a particularly wilful, strong minded dog who is prone to running off, or gets overly excited and is hard to control, it's worth investing in dog collars that glow in the dark. Reflective dog collars can not only help you locate your dog at nighttime and keep an eye on him, the dog collars can help motorists see your dog more clearly if he does run onto the road.

Seeing stray dogs on the street is increasingly rare, but if you do see any dogs without collars and the dog is approachable, it's advised they are taken to the nearest animal shelter. Although the RSPCA is on hand, they don't have the resources to be on tap 24-hours and deal mainly with emergencies. If a dog is turned over to the local council without a dog collar or tag, there is a chance it will be put down if it's not collected within seven days, although this varies from council to council. In 2003, these figures were relatively high, with 10,000 stray dogs put to death but today most councils try to re-home dogs without dog collars and tags, highlighting the importance of dog collars and tags to ensure your dog is always found if lost.

Stray dogs are usually the result of irresponsible dog ownership. If you are getting a new pet, make sure you are aware of the duty of care you owe the animal in terms of its well being and welfare. Dog warden services across the UK aim to promote responsible dog ownership, enforce dog fouling laws, issue fixed penalty notices and provide advice on dog welfare issues as well as collecting stray dogs without dog collars. Since the Animal Welfare Act 2006, pet owners are legally obliged to provide a good diet, fresh water, a suitable place to live, protection from and treatment of any pain, disease and injury the pet may suffer.

Collars and Tags specialise in identity tag products. We use the correct machinery, knowledge, time and patience to produce deeply engraved metals, plastics and embossed metal tags. Where an id tag is subjected to a lot of friction, as is usually the case with a dog tag, we recommend one of our hallmark methods - deep engraving or embossing. In addition to our wide range of dog tags, we have a selection of high quality dog collars, dog leads and harnesses, and cat collars from leading brands. Have a query? Email: info@collarsandtags.co.uk or call us on: 01628 778955

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