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How To Choose the Right Dog Collar for your Dog
How To Choose the Right Dog Collar for your Dog
Which Custom Collar is Best for Your Dog? If you’re new to the dog world, you might be confused when it comes to choosing the right one for your new canine family member. There are so many options, brands, designs and materials - How could you possibly choose the best one, especially a custom collar for your dog? Every dog is a little bit different in what they need. The best way to pi…
4 Reasons to Use a Martingale Collar for your Dog
4 Reasons to Use a Martingale Collar for your Dog
Sometimes it’s hard to know what kind of collar would be best for your dog, especially if you’ve recently adopted the dog. The martingale collar is a good choice for a variety of dogs because it gives you a little more control than a regular collar. Plus, it has some safety benefits. It’s my go-to collar for when I’m fostering a dog. This post goes over some of the details on why I like usi…
What To Put On Dog Tags
What To Put On Dog Tags
Dog owners constantly wonder what to put on their dog’s ID tags. This question deserves a good explanation. Dog ID tags are important, and putting the right information on them is vital. Continue reading to explore what you should put on your dog’s ID tags.The Information To Put on the ID TagAn ID tag provides crucial information regarding your dog. Keep in mind that these tags are small with limi…
Puppy Training: Tips & Advice to Be Successful
Puppy Training: Tips & Advice to Be Successful
We LOVE puppies!! Who doesn't? But caring for a new dog is big responsibility. Preparing for a puppy means all kinds of things: training, worrying about your home, teaching your pup how to interact with your children, getting dog supplies, keeping your shoes from getting chewed up and so much more! With so many puppy training tips available online, it's stressful to find out what to do with…
11 Tips for Camping with Your Dog
11 Tips for Camping with Your Dog
Happy Campers: 11 Tips for Camping with Your Dog Sunny lakeside beaches. Peaceful hiking trails. Crackling bonfires. One of the best parts of summertime is exploring the great outdoors. And you know what’s even better? Bringing along your best (four-legged) friend. Whether you’re backpacking on weekend afternoons or staying a few nights at a local park, camping with your dog can be…
The History of Dog Tags and Their Various Uses
The History of Dog Tags and Their Various Uses
History of Dog Tags for DogsCitizens invented the dog tag concept...The use of identification tags for dogs dates back to the late 1800s, when dog owners started attaching metal name tags to their dogs' collars as a way of identifying them. These tags typically included the dog's name, address, and owner's contact information.Military dogs bridged the gap...The popularity of dog name tags or…
Medical Alert Products For Dogs
Medical Alert Products For Dogs
Do you have a blind dog? Are they deaf? Do they have seizures? Pet illnesses are common. Many dogs have special needs or medicine. As a pet parent, you know it can be difficult to let people know your dog has medical needs. Here are 3 easy ways to display your pet's medical needs.Medical Alert Products for DogsMedical Alert Dog Tags Medical alert tags easily display your dog's needs. Our tags…
Safety Tips for Visiting the Dog Park
Safety Tips for Visiting the Dog Park
Dogs and their owners often love the dog park! However, sometimes one poor experience at the dog park can make a dog fearful or aggressive during future visits. The following are some tips to help keep the dog park a safe and positive place for you and your dog. Feel free to share your own safety tips in the comments. Dog Park Safety Tips1. Exercise your dog beforehand. Yes, the dog pa…
How Do You Leash? Quiz
How Do You Leash? Quiz
When it comes to leashes, there are so many options. It’s hard to know which is right for your dog, especially when the leash is one of the most important tools when it comes to communicating with your dog. From slip leashes to jaeger leads, and long lines to traffic leashes, there’s a leash for every dog–and every occasion! Ready to find out which leash your dog needs?Take our How do you…
5 Pet Products You Never Knew You Needed
5 Pet Products You Never Knew You Needed
Having a dog can be loads of fun. And also, loads of work! Lucky for us, we live in a time where pet ownership is getting more popular by the minute. That means that creative people are coming up with a creative solution to the problems pet owners face every day. On dogIDs.com, we have a ton of inventive products that make dog parenting so much easier. Here's our list of the Top 5 Dog Pro…
3 Benefits of Using a Martingale Collar For Your Dog
3 Benefits of Using a Martingale Collar For Your Dog
New dog owners often have to decide which collar is going to be best for their furry addition. When choosing a collar, there has recently been an increase in popularity for martingale collars, otherwise known as backout collars or limited slip collars. Martingale collars have two loops that allow you to have more control over your dog. One loop serves as the main collar strap around your dog's nec…
5 Fun Facts About Dogs That You May or May Not Know
5 Fun Facts About Dogs That You May or May Not Know
Have you ever wondered why dogs do the things they do? Or what makes their behavior so unique? We here at dogIDs love trivia, especially dog trivia. So we scoured the web to dig up five fun facts about our furry friends. Call it a doggie FAQ or things you never knew you wanted to know. Go ahead, impress your friends with your canine know-how.Doggie Fun FactsWhy do dogs spin around befor…
What Is the Best Dog Leash for Your Dog?
What Is the Best Dog Leash for Your Dog?
Discover the best dog leash for your four-legged friend at dogIDs. Training your dog is an act of love. You have to incorporate training into every aspect of your dog's life when he or she first comes home. Begin with the lead. Teach your dog to behave during walks and other excursions. Here's a useful rundown that will help you find the best dog leash for training your pooch.The Classic Leash…
Why are dogIDs Products Lifetime Guaranteed?
Why are dogIDs Products Lifetime Guaranteed?
Lifetime Guaranteed? Really? How?We like to keep things as simple as possible at dogIDs; practical with absolutely no cutting corners when it comes to quality. Since this is such a strong value for us here, we believe strongly in the products we make and thoroughly field test them to make sure others will see the same quality that we do. When you believe strongly in the quality of your work and th…
How to Use a Tag Silencer to Get Rid of the Jingle
How to Use a Tag Silencer to Get Rid of the Jingle
It’s 3 am. You’re all cozy in bed, dreaming the night away until you are woken up by the most annoying sound.“Jingle-jangle-jingle”Your dog is out cruising around, shaking their tags everywhere that they go. We are about to save your sanity with one simple product. Meet the Tag SilencerThe tag silencer is a small item that goes over your metal dog tag to help silence that irritating “jingle jangle…