Lyncham Cocker Spaniels, Yorkshire Terriers & Toy Poodles Published by David Chambers · 28 January at 13:30 · LYNCHAM MICROCHIPPING SERVICE Whilst every dog owner is legally obliged to ensure that their dog is wearing a collar and identification disc, thousands of owners have now taken positive steps to ensure their much-loved companion can also be identified through microchip technology. Introduced in 1989, microchipping is now recognised as the most effective and secure way of permanently identifying a pet. A unique identification number is registered to the animal and the owner's details are placed on a national database. Micro-chipping remains one of the most influential ways in which dogs are returned to owners, accounting for a reported 32% of reunions by Local Authorities. [Source: Dogs Trust Stray Dog Survey 2011] Get your dog microchipped and have the assurance that should he become lost (or be stolen), he is more likely to be returned to you safe and sound. All dog