Small and slim collars
Puppies wriggle out of gates and gaps before they know their way home. A lightweight QR tag on a slim collar means a neighbour can reach you the moment they scoop yours up.
QR code dog tag
The silent QR dog tag that hides your phone number
Give your dog a QR code dog tag anyone can scan. The finder messages you in seconds — and your phone number, email and name never appear on the collar or reach the stranger holding it. Print it flat and silent, or slide it on the collar.
- No number on the collar
- Free to start
- Finder needs no app
- Silent, no jingle
Why a QR dog tag
A finder can reach you in seconds, not hours
A traditional engraved tag prints your phone number for the whole street to read. A QR code dog tag does the opposite: the person who finds your dog scans it, a private message reaches you at once, and nothing on the tag reveals where you live or how to call you directly.
You are alerted instantly
The moment someone scans the collar, a push notification and an email land with you — carrying the finder's message and, if they share it, the place. Add WhatsApp, Slack or a webhook if you want a second alert too.
Your number stays hidden
Every message relays through MyTags. The finder never sees your phone number, email or name — and you never have to engrave them on a collar for any stranger to read and keep.
Notes your dog can't say
Store a name, "friendly but shy", feeding times, medication reminders and a reward. It only appears when the tag is scanned, so it helps the finder without exposing your household.
No app, no signup
A neighbour or a passer-by opens the tag with the camera they already carry. No download, no account — they just tap the message box and reach you before your dog wanders further.
Nothing to charge
A QR code is passive. There is no battery to run flat, nothing to pair, and nothing small enough to worry about if a curious dog chews the tag. It simply works whenever it is scanned.
You update it any time
Moved house, changed vet, or added a new medication? Edit the tag in the app and it is live at once. The code on the collar never changes, so you never re-engrave anything.
Silent by design
A quiet tag, and a house that stays quiet at 3am
A metal disc that jangles every time your dog moves gets old fast — for you and for a light sleeper. Because a MyTags dog tag is just a code, you can leave the hanging disc behind entirely.
Print the code on a flat sticker that sits inside the collar, or engrave it on a slide-on plate that lies flush against the strap. Nothing swings, nothing snags on a fence, and there is no jingle through the night — but a finder can still scan and reach you in seconds. Read more in our guide to silent QR dog tags.
Shop weatherproof dog tagsFlat printed tag
A weatherproof sticker on the inside of the collar. Silent, low-profile, and out of a chewing dog's reach.
Slide-on plate
The code engraved on a plate that threads onto the strap and lies flush — no dangle, no jingle.
Free digital tag
Or add the code to a tag you already own. The tag is live the instant you create it — no cost to try.
QR dog tag vs microchip
Use both — they solve different moments
A microchip and a QR code dog tag are not rivals. The chip is your backstop at the vet or shelter; the tag is what a kind stranger can act on the second they find your dog on the street. Keep the chip and add a scannable tag on top.
Microchip
Needs a scanner and a clinic
- Read only by a vet, shelter or rescue with the right scanner.
- Your dog has to be taken somewhere before anyone can act on it.
- Contact details depend on a registry being kept up to date.
- Permanent proof of ownership — worth keeping.
QR code tag
Anyone can scan and message you
- Read by any phone camera — no special scanner needed.
- Reaches you on the spot, before the dog leaves the finder.
- You update the details yourself, any time, from the app.
- Your phone number and name stay private the whole time.
Want the full comparison first? Read our guide on QR pet tag vs microchip, and what to do when you find a lost dog with no collar — a scannable tag closes exactly the gap a chip alone leaves open.
Every dog
One private tag for every breed and collar
A puppy, a large breed and a working dog all need the same thing — a fast, private way home. Start with a free digital tag, then add a weatherproof printed one where the collar takes a beating.
Wide, heavy-duty collars
A big dog that bolts at a firework can cover a lot of ground. A durable tag on a wide collar gives whoever stops them a fast, private way to message you back.
Walking harnesses
Pullers and escape artists often wear a harness rather than a collar. The same scannable tag clips to a harness D-ring just as well as it sits on a buckle.
Slide-on collar plates
Prefer no dangling tag at all? Engrave the code on a flat slide-on plate for a silent QR dog tag that will not swing, snag or jingle through the night.
Field and farm collars
Dogs that work outdoors take rain, mud and rough ground. A weatherproof printed tag keeps the code readable when a paper tag would have washed out long ago.
Printed tags from the shop
For collars that live outside, premium weatherproof tags in the shop are tear-resistant and waterproof — the same private MyTags platform behind every scan.
Have a cat too? See private QR cat tags, or browse all pet tags.
How it works
Tag your dog in three steps
Nothing to ship, no battery to charge. See the full walkthrough.
- 01Make a dog tagCreate a digital QR tag and it is live instantly. Add your dog's name, notes and a reward. Print it flat, engrave a slide-on plate, or add it to a collar tag you already have.
- 02A finder scans itWhoever finds your dog points a phone camera at the code. Your tag's page opens in a browser — no app, no signup, nothing to install before they can message you.
- 03You get the alertA push notification and an email reach you in seconds, with the finder's message. Reply through MyTags to arrange the pickup — your phone number stays private throughout.
Questions
QR dog tag questions
Something else? Write to support@mytags.io.
Tagging more than a collar? The same private QR tag works for a cat, a suitcase and every belonging across our use cases. Start with a free digital tag today.
Does the finder need an app to scan my dog tag?
No. Any phone camera opens the tag in a browser. Whoever finds your dog can read the tag and message you without downloading an app or creating an account.
Is my phone number printed on the dog tag?
No. A QR code dog tag shows nothing personal — no phone number, no name, no address. The finder sends a message and it relays through MyTags, so your details stay in your account.
Does a QR dog tag replace a microchip?
No — use both. A microchip needs a vet or shelter with a scanner. A QR code dog tag lets the person who finds your dog reach you right away, on the spot, from their own phone.
Will the tag jingle on my dog's collar?
It does not have to. Print the code on a flat tag or engrave it on a slide-on collar plate for a silent QR dog tag. There is no metal jingle unless you pick a hanging tag.
Does it work for any breed, size or collar?
Yes. The same scannable dog tag fits a puppy collar, a large-breed collar or a harness. You can store a name, feeding or medication notes, and a reward message that only appears when the tag is scanned.
How much does a QR code dog tag cost?
A digital dog tag is free to create and live instantly — there is no subscription. If you want a weatherproof printed tag for the collar, you can order one from the MyTags shop.
Dog tags
Give your dog a voice, not your number.
Create a silent QR dog tag in about two minutes. Free to start, no subscription, and nothing personal ever printed on the collar.
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