“Dogs don’t wear much clothing, why on earth do we give them bandanas?”
One theory is that a colour-coded system was meant to exist, with different colour bandanas telling you about the dog. Perhaps a red bandana means this dog isn’t friendly while a green one signifies he loves a good petting. If that system never caught on, bandanas for dogs did!
We’ve scoured the web and found 10 dog owners who’ve explained why they dress their pups in bandanas. People have some unique reasons to give their dogs bandanas.
#1. Cuteness – Nearly every dog owner agrees, they put bandanas on their dogs because it looks cute and makes their dog look more approachable.
#2 Stands Out – One dog owner pointed out her mutt’s unique printed bandana lets her dog stand out at the park. When you own a medium sized black dog, it can disappear in the dog park, a bright bandana make it easier to spot in a canine crowd.
#3 Keep Cool – One climber puts cold water on the bandana to help keep his dog cool between rests.
#4 Flea Collar – A long-time dog owner put flea medication on his dogs bandana, turning it into a DIY flea collar.
#5 No Irritation – One man uses his bandana as a collar, attaching tags and a leash to it as it doesn’t cause as much chafing on the pup’s neck.
#6 Drool Rag – For a drooling St. Bernard, a custom printed bandana becomes a handy rag. Just remember to keep washing it!
#7 Familiar Smell – A man who rescued a dog years ago recalls wearing a bandana for the day and wrapping it around the dog’s neck the next day. The familiar smell calmed the anxious pup while the two were separated.
#8 Keeping Your Pack Together – For a woman who walks large groups of dogs, distinct green bandanas let her watch the whole group at once. They also look insanely cute walking in one big green pack.
#9 Keep the Dog From Scratching – One dog owner explains that he put a bandana on his dog to keep it from biting at a sore. After the injury healed, he kept the bandana look for handsomeness sake.
#10 Cover Skin – For an owner with an older dog, the bandana covers up the bald area around her pup’s neck.
#11. Hunting Safety – For a hunter in the Canadian woods, a brightly coloured bandana separates their dog from other animals and helps them spot the puppy in the brush.
Custom Printing Bandanas for Dogs
There may be nothing cuter than an old dog wearing a custom printed bandana! It’s just adorable in this old-fashioned, Norman Rockwell way, isn’t it? If you’ve got a company or charity that works with dog owners frequently, custom printing bandanas for dogs can be a great promotional item.
Who Orders Custom Printed Doggy Bandanas?
At Artik, we’ve printed custom dog bandanas for all types of business and charity across Canada. Here are a few of our most common customers:
Artists and Designers create doggy bandanas to sell on Etsy. It’s fun to design clothing for dogs!
Veterinarian Clinics order custom bandanas as a gift for their favourite clients.
Dog food companies give away custom printed bandanas as prizes on social media.
Pet Rescues sell custom printed bandanas to raise funds.
Pet Stores order custom bandanas with their logo on it as a reward for frequent customers and big spenders.
A Dog Walker even ordered bandanas with her company name and number on it. If a dog goes missing, their bandana has contact info on it!
Dog Trainers order custom printed bandanas for their doggy graduates.
Dog Boarders give their clients custom printed bandanas to promote their pet-sitting service.
Pet Groomers offer them to owners when the haircut and wash is done, the same way a kid gets candy after visiting the barber!
Why Order Custom Printed Bandanas for Dogs?
Offering a bandana to a pet’s owner is a kind gesture that can help your business or charity. Not only are you giving a gift to your customer, which helps build loyalty, but you’re also putting your brand name out there on a cute pooch.
Ordering custom printed bandanas is affordable, costing less than tees or hoodies and bandanas are one of the few pieces of clothing dogs regularly wear.
Designing Doggy Bandanas
As you know, dog owners are an eclectic bunch! Create your bandana design to please your customer base and it will become a part of that doggo’s regular wardrobe.
Design it cute! Why stay serious? Add a bow-tie to your design or a fun wacky design with lots of colours and stripes.
Design it classic! Some dog owners prefer their dog in a traditional handsome bandana. Add your logo to a simple, one colour bandana and these people will love them.
Repeat your design: Bandanas will move around, never staying upright. Make sure your design repeats, allowing the dog to move around freely while still repping your cute/handsome design.
Final Thoughts on Doggy Bandanas
Every pet owner we asked had their own reason to dress their dog in a bandana, but the consensus was they look great and their dogs seem to like them. Every business or charity that gives out custom bandanas is happy to be part of that special doggy-human bond. Until next time, get your dog a bandana!