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Do I Really Need A MicroChip For My Dog?

Jan 27, 2018 | Ruff Tips

Get A Microchip!

When it comes to getting a microchip, some dog owners feel it as a waste of money. This is a question we get all the time. It really comes down to how much do you want your dog back? Today, I encountered another prime example of the importance of such a thing. In my local area, I was driving to a client for some dog training. Luckily, I spotted this beauty wandering the streets. This dog has a collar with basic contact information of how to reach them. Although this provides a way to contact the owner, what if that collar came off? It is often quite cheap to get your dog microchipped (averages $45, according to PetFinder.com, and is the best $45 you could ever spend.

So if your dog doesn’t already have it, I highly recommend a simple Google SearchĀ to get it done!

A Step Further, Get Quality Training!

So I’ll be honest here, putting a microchip in your dog is the first step to ensure you get him or her back, but why risk even letting them get away? With proper training and obedience, you can get the results you need to ensure this doesn’t happen. Teach your dog the right way to act, and put in place some measure to ensure a runaway is not in your cards, or at least to help minimize it. Get in touchĀ with us to setup your training today, and keep your loved furry friend around for a long, long time.

There is no one simple fix when it comes to dog training, or instilling a sense of responsible behavior in your dog, but with the proper training, you can improve the likelihood of ensuring that.

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