Keep Rover in check with a simple tag

(Credit: Inventor Spot)

In the world of digital gadgetry, anything can become a booming business--even dog tags. We're not talking about fashion items of the human variety, but ones for Rover and Fido. And far from Lassie's day, the ones on the contemporary market have everything from fitness meters to safety LEDs.

Yet for those canine owners who long for simpler days--and don't want to shell out big bucks--can combine modern technology with old-fashioned ID collars in the form of "Dog-E-Tags." These no-frill devices, which Inventor Spot calls "the best dog tags ever," can provide 40 lines of information about your furry loved one such as allergies and vet information, not just the standard address and phone number.

And if money isn't an issue, you can also get a humiliating $30,000 Hello Kitty doghouse to punish the pooch for running away in the first place.

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Tag for Rover - Plastic -- Will it hold up??

Having had much experience with dogs of all sizes, ages and several different breeds through the years, I suspect that this plastic dog tag will would soon bite the dust in our household. Our current youngster, a smart, not so little German Sheppard puppy (named Annie) would find a way to paw or chew that plastic hanging from her neck in about an hour or 2. Many young dogs going through teething and growth spurts have personalities similar to children in their 'terrible twos'. Best of luck on this tag. I pass on this one and will stick with the microchip we have imbedded under her skin.

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Create your own dogtags at www.mydogtag.ca

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U.S. military dog tags make great pet tags. They are a cheap alternative to the standard pet tag and are built battle tough. Create your own at www.gidogtags.com .