It’s a good idea to place a plastic coating over the finished embroidered dog collars because dogs tend to attract dirt and grime just by being a dog. These can usually be found at craft stores or if you can’t locate one there, you can certainly purchase a clear dog collar that you can use to cover the embroidered design.
You do not want to throw embroidered dog collars in the washing machine as there is a chance that the colors of the threads can bleed together, which can ruin the design. They can also be hand washed in a very mild detergent and then hung to dry.
Embroidered Dog Collars