How to Attach a Rivet-on Nameplate to a Dog Collar
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Looking for a tag without the jingle? A Rivet-On Name Plate is a great option! Nameplates can be attached to a variety of materials and are laser engraved.
RIvet-on nameplates are a great option if you have a dog that likes to explore in the woods and brush as they don't snag on obstacles so are much less likely to fall off. They are much more likely to be easily read by a finder if your dog goes missing since there is no need to search under your dog's chin for a hanging ID tag. If a finder is worried about getting drooled on or bit, they may not make much effort to read your dog's ID tag otherwise. If a bold laser engraved name plate is placed on the collar so it sits right on the back of your dog's neck, it can be easily ready when the finder is near or standing above your dog. No need to touch your pooch to read it.
Our stainless steel or brass nameplates can be attached to a variety of collar materials and are personalized with laser engraving.
You can see how easy installation is in this 'How-to' video!
How to Install a Rivet-On Nameplate
- Place the nameplate on the collar in the location you would like to install it.
- Mark the nameplate rivet hole positions.
- Punch holes in the collar where you made the nameplate hole marks with a hammer and punch, leather punch or drill. Use a durable surface during installation to prevent damages.
- For nylon collars, burn the edges of the holes to remove frayed strands.
- Push the rivet posts through the holes in the collar from the backside of the collar.
- Then push the rivet posts through your rivet-on nameplate and attach the provided rivet caps.
- Tap the rivet caps onto the rivet posts with a hammer until the caps flatten.
You can purchase a rivet-on nameplate at dogIDs.com.
Want more tips on dog collars? Check out these blogs.
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How to Care For Your Nylon Dog Collar
FAQs
Are Rivet-On Dog Collar Name Plates Difficult to Install?
They aren't as familiar to most of us as installing traditional dog tags with a split ring but they really aren't difficult to install. You just have to make holes in your dog's collar for the rivets to go through and tap the rivet cap and post together with a hammer. They are friction fit so don't be afraid to hammer them tight.
Are rivet-on name plates easier for someone to read?
Yes. Since they are attached directly to your dog's collar, if someone finds your dog, they don't have to search for a hanging tag under your dog's chin and they will be more likely to read the name plate than risk getting drooled on or bitten. If the name plate is placed on the collar so it sits right on the back of your dog's neck, it will be easily visible for someone to read it while standing near or above your dog without having to touch your pup.
Do brass rivet-on name plates ever tarnish?
It depends. If your dog is very active and is constantly rubbing against brush, tall grass, etc. the brass tends to stay polished. But if your dog isn't very active, tarnishing may happen over time. It's easy to brighten them up though. Just rub a little brass polish or a little baking soda and lemon juice on it with a cloth.
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