How to Buy a Personalized Dog Collar

Referring to your friend and companion, who happens to be a pet, as an accessory might be unethical. However, there's nothing wrong with accessorizing your pet with a fancy dog collar. Collars are a fun way to showcase your pooch's personality. With so many options available, there's bound to be a collar out there with your dog's name on it.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Assess your dog's personality. Choose a collar that says something about who your dog is, a designer dog collar for a princess, spikes for a tough guy and so forth.

2. Color your puppy's world--or at least her neck. Color expresses a lot. Choose vibrant colors for a dog with lots of energy or subdued colors for a more demure dog.

3. Collect collar charms. Charms are a fun way to personalize, and you can easily change them for a new look. Your doggie can be frilly one day and a killer the next, or you might want to do something special for holidays.

4. Shop around. The big pet warehouses usually have a good selection, maybe even a catalog from which you can order personalized items like a collar with a name printed on it. Check online stores as well. You can compare prices more easily, and the selection can be better.

5. Ensure a proper fit. It's great to find a collar that fits you dog's personality, but make sure it fits his neck, too. You should be able to fit 2 fingers between the collar and your dog.

Tips & Warnings

• Always put an identification tag with your contact information on you pet's collar, especially if your dog doesn't have a microchip. This helps reunite you with you dog if you are separated.
• Make running with your dog safer by buying her a reflective collar.

Resources

• Wide selection both online and in store.