Silent Dog ID Tag Options - No More Jingling Please!
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Silent Dog Tags for Pets
It’s the middle of the night, and all is quiet throughout the house. Until … jingle jingle jangle jangle! Your pet got up, and now you’re awake because of that darn noisy dog ID tag. Oh no, he's getting a drink! Clang, clang, clang. I need to get a silent dog ID tag and soon!
It’s happened to me countless times. Whether Brick gets out of bed to walk around, stretch or scratch, or even just to re-situate, I hear it. I’m a light sleeper, and a lot of things wake me up, but my dog getting up for some water shouldn't.
The thing is, it may not just annoy us humans. Some animals have sensitive hearing, and dogs especially have an acute sense of sound, so those jingles can be hard for them to listen to as well.
For some silly reason, it never even occurred to me that this was something that was easily solvable. I just thought it was a nuisance that was just part of having a dog with an ID. Here are a few ways to stop your dog’s tag from jingling!
Dog ID Tag Silencer
What is this thing you speak of? Yes, that’s right. It’s a tag silencer! I got one for Brick right away to see how it worked, and after having it for about a week now, I am one happy customer.
Tag silencers are small and simple. Just slip the flexible plastic around the tag itself and reattach it to your dog’s collar. Jingle be gone! The silencers come in a few sizes and shapes to fit the specific tag your pet has, and are even glow-in-the-dark!
They're also really affordable. But the real price of having undisturbed slumber is priceless.
Silent Dog Collar Name Plate
Dog Collar Name Plates are not only silent but they are also the safest option for keeping an ID on your dog at all times. They attach directly to a flat dog collar by securing them with rivets or screws so they never move or get caught on things.
Way back when humans were trying to figure out how to keep their dogs identified, dog collar name plates were actually the first solution invented...Or so the story goes at least. People used to attach metal, wood or even cloth ID tags directly to a dog collar...Not hanging from the collar but actually snugly attached to the collar. When military dog tags came along though, we adapted that concept to ID our dogs however. Hence the hanging dog ID tag became the norm. If they are the standard for humans, they must be the best solution for our dogs, right? That's not always so.
Hanging dog ID tags work well, are super easy to attach and remove, and they are cute like a charm or piece of jewelry so they became very popular. The name plate concept became less popular but not forgotten. Personalized name plates attached directly to collars stayed popular with the working dog and sporting dog people around the world. They became somewhat synonymous with hunting dog attire because they always stayed in place, didn't make noise and didn't get caught on things while in the field.
Today, they are once again becoming more popular again as people realize that they are indeed the safest method of dog identification. They are easier to read than a dangling tag that needs to be searched for under a dog's chin, they never fall off and don't get caught in crate bars, heat registers or between deck boards for instance. Hanging dog ID tags can actually cause safety issues at times and often get lost. Dog collar name plates never get caught on obstacles or fall off. They are permanent and quiet.
Silent Slide-On Dog Collar Name Plate
Slide-On Dog Collar Name Plates, or ScruffTags as we call them at dogIDs, have also become more popular over recent decades as nylon webbing and side release buckles started becoming more popular for people who want a silent dog ID tag on their dog's collar. Most nylon dog collars utilize side release or "quick" release buckles opposed to traditional prong style buckles with adjustment holes in the collars strap. This design requires the nylon webbing to slide freely for adjustment so riveting a name plate to the collar strap causes issues with adjusting the collar size. In steps the slide on dog collar name plates to solve this issue.
Some slide-on dog collar name plates have closed slots that still require a traditional prong buckle with a "billet" or belt style strap on the other end with adjustment holes that slide into the prong buckle like a human belt. The silent dog ID tag slides onto the billet end of the collar no problem and can be removed just as easily.
If you want to install a slide-on ID tag on your dog's adjustable nylon collar with a quick release buckle however, the slots won't fit over the male or female side of the side release buckle on each end of the collar strap. An open slot slide-on collar name plate is then the only option that will work on collars with side release buckles. The open slots allow the collar strap to be slid into place without worrying about how to get the ID tag over either side of the side release buckle.
Eliminate The ID Tag with a Personalized Dog Collar
ScruffTag Collars
This is a great option if you want to eliminate your dog’s tag completely. ScruffTag Collars have a nameplate built into the collar. You can personalize your information so that your dog can stay safe and sound without having a tag at all!
NamePlate Collars
NamePlate Collars are made with an engraved Rivet-On Name Plate already securely attached with industrial rivets that will never fail. They come in a variety of colors and usually in leather or Biothane waterproof strap. If you are looking for that classic working dog look, this is your solution. A tried and true, classy looking dog collar style that will keep your best friend Known and Safely Home.
Embroidered Dog Collars
If you want a comfortable lightweight option for your dog, this is it. You can personalize your dog’s name and your phone number right onto the nylon so that they don’t have to have any type of tag on their collar. You can choose from multiple color options to customize your dog’s collar. Good news. There is no jingling whatsoever with this option!
Engraved Buckle Dog Collars
There are a number of styles and buckle types when you get an engraved buckle collar. This option also eliminated the annoying jingling sound of a tag and keeps your dog just as safe. Choose from plaid to nylon to pop culture designs for your engraved buckle collar.
If the jingling of your dog’s tag really annoys you, I highly recommend checking out any of these options. Many people aren’t aware that there’s other options than having a tag dangling from their dog’s collar. This irritating problem is such an easy fix. No more waking up to jingling tags, only slobbery kisses!
Have you tried a tag silencer yet or gone tag-free? What’s worked best for you?
FAQs
Which Slide-On Name Plate Do I need?
If your dog's collar utilizes a traditional prong style buckle (human belt style) so there is an end of the collar for the slide on tag to slide over, any slide-on name plate will work. Just choose the right size depending on the width of the collar.
If your dog's collar utilizes a side release buckle, there will be a male and female side fo the buckle, each attached to the collar strap. These buckle pieces prevent a slide-on ID tag to slide onto the collar strap. In this case, an open slot slide-on name plate is required so the strap can be slide into the slots.
Are dog collar name plates easier to read than handing ID tags?
Yes! Since they are attached directly to your dog's collar and generally ride on the side or back of your dog's neck, they are much easier for a finder to read and quickly contact you. Some people are afraid to handle your dog and search for a hanging ID tag.
Will a dog collar name plate ever fall off?
Never say never but overall, no. Since they are either slid onto the dog collar strap or riveted directly to it, they are super secure and will never fall off.
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