URBANA, Ill. – When disaster strikes, you want the very best tools, functioning at their peak. In the case of catastrophic earthquakes, tornadoes, or even bombings in war zones, those tools are search and rescue dogs. But researchers have found that getting dogs to disaster sites can add to the animals’ stress.

“We’ve spent $16 billion in this country trying to come up with a machine that can sniff better than dogs, and we haven’t done it yet. Search and rescue animals can save lives, protect our soldiers in the field, and locate survivors after a disaster. We want to know how we can manage them so we can protect their performance, because their performance impacts human lives. That’s the reason behind what we do,” says Erin Perry, an assistant professor in the Department of Animal Science, Food and Nutrition at Southern Illinois University.

Some people do not care about their pets as others feel they should. There are others who may seem to care about their pets too much. Many people will go to extravagant lengths to make sure that their pet is comfortable. Some people will buy orthopedic dog beds for their pets, while others will buy only the best on collars, carriers, and toys.

Diamond accessories. Fine lamb's wool sweaters. Gucci pet carriers. In recent years many stylish products have hit the pet supplies marketplace, and designer dog beds are just one of the many fabulous accouterments available to discerning dog owners, and their dogs. Designer dog beds are not only fashionable for your home, they are highly comfortable for your dog.

Some designer dog beds are quite simple, made in the same basic styles as most dog beds, but constructed from better quality materials on the outside (micro fiber fabric, fleece lining, etc), and padding such as feather down, or orthopedic gel-foam and memory foam for the best comfort of your canine friend.

One thing is for sure, you will be able to find just the right personalized dog collar for your dog, as they come in so many different shapes, sizes, and designs.

You will find that having a beautiful personalized dog collar will look great - it can also prove to be an extra safety measure as well if you put your contact details onto the inside of the collar. You don't need to buy those pretty ugly metal discs that we have all been used to for years. If you don't want to put your details on the inside of the collar, you can even buy a collar tag that matches the design of the collar. How cool is that?

Dog collars can be customized to fit your specific style or need. One fun way to show off your dog is to invest in a breed specific dog collar. Breed specific dog collars can bring a lot of attention to the owners as well, which can especially be nice for dog breeders or owners during dog shows.

There always seems to be a question of which tool is best for walking, training, etc. As a dog owner, you may be wondering whether the dog collar or dog harness is best. They both have benefits, but which one is the superior of the two?