Every year, August 15th marks “Check Your Chip Day,” a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of microchipping pets and ensuring that these chips are up to date. As a dog training school, we understand that keeping your furry friend safe is a top priority. While training helps keep your dog well-behaved and safe in familiar environments, microchipping adds an extra layer of security, ensuring they can be identified and returned to you if they ever go missing.
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Microchipping is a simple, painless procedure that involves inserting a small chip, about the size of a grain of rice, under your dog’s skin. This chip contains a unique identification number that is linked to your contact information in a national database. Unlike collars and tags, which can easily be lost or removed, a microchip provides a permanent form of identification that stays with your pet for life.
However, simply having your dog microchipped is not enough. It’s crucial to ensure that the chip’s information is accurate and up to date. Over time, your contact information may change, and if it’s not updated in the database, the microchip becomes ineffective. “Check Your Chip Day” serves as a reminder to all pet owners to verify and update their information, ensuring that if your dog ever gets lost, they can be quickly reunited with you.
As dog trainers, advocating for microchipping is part of our commitment to your pet’s overall well-being. We encourage all our clients to take advantage of “Check Your Chip Day” by scheduling a quick visit to their vet to check their dog’s microchip and update any outdated information. It’s a small step that can make a huge difference in keeping your beloved pet safe.
