The Herald once had a crusty managing editor who said, "I don't have a dog because dogs have to wear collars and collars imply that they're property."
Well, in the first place, under the law dogs (and all pets) are considered "chattel property." That's a fancy name for personal property that can be moved from place to place, as opposed to property such as real estate. So the law equates your beloved pet with a couch, or a car, or a piano. But I didn't want to get into that and shore up his argument.
What I said was, "I don't agree. I think a collar and especially a name tag sends the message: I have a home. I am loved. If I am lost, please take me home." He just went "harumph" and walked away.
Collars can also send the message, "Look at me! I'm a regular fashionista." And while the selection of collars is not bad at the local pet supply stores, you can get a collar fit for a rock star pup at My Pup Rox.
This local company makes colorful and funky collars for dogs and sells them over the Internet. And if you see a pattern you like, they will customize a collar to make sure it fits. A friend of mine has one of these collars, and I can vouch for the fact that they are made to last, too, with heavyweight interfacing.
Prices are in the $12-$14 range, which I think is pretty reasonable for a handmade collar. So if you're looking for something different, something clever, something fit for a rock star pup, check out http://www.mypuprox.com/.
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