dogIDs "How-To" Dog Blog

Today is #NationalMuttDay, so it's time to give some love to the mixed breeds in our life! Here are the top six reasons to adopt a mutt:#1: Home for a dog in need You’re more likely to find a mutt in a shelter than in any puppy advertisements. According to the Humane Society, nearly 75% of dogs in shelters are mixed. There are usually 6 to 8 million pets entering shelters each year, but only about 4 million are being adopted, meaning anywhere from 50 - 60% of pets are adopted from sh …

Making homemade dog food recipes is becoming more popular. There are several reasons that people want to try a new dog food, or new food preparation for their dog. Some of those factors include your dog being sick, has IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). If your dog fits into these categories then switching from store bought food might be your answer. Get 56 homemade dog food recipes here! Making homemade dog food is becoming more popular, so we thought it would be valuable to add some of our …

My dog typically stares at me and drools while I’m eating until I eventually smile or give him some of my food. My behavior of course encourages Ace to beg, even if I only acknowledge him 50 percent of the time.Since so many other dogs beg while their humans are eating, I asked a professional dog trainer for some tips on how to manage this behavior. Please leave your own suggestions or questions in the comments.How to stop a dog from beggingIgnore the dog’s begging behavior.“Dogs are constantly …

At dogIDs, we offer a wide variety of collars. From waterproof to leather, the one collar our customers love the best is our nylon dog collars. Nylon dog collars can provide multiple benefits for your pup while keeping the traditional dog collar look.3 benefits of nylon collar for dogs nylon dog collars:Ultimate ComfortNylon collars are made from soft durable webbing that will give your pup ultimate comfort in any activity. Since they are so comfy, many dogs are not bothered by wearing a nylon c …

Our spokesdog, River, is a very active yellow labrador who loves to swim and fetch. River, just like all dogs, always has his favorite toys and treats, so we are making a list of River’s favorite things. He would have liked to type this list himself, but his paws are just too big for the keyboard!River's Favorite ProductsOne of River’s favorite things is our Waterproof ScruffTag Personalized Dog Collar. This collar is very durable! His family doesn’t have to worry about this collar becoming all …

Photo courtesy of A&EMeet Allison Case and Top Dog Niko! A local pup to us (Fargo, North Dakota) recently competed on A&E America's Top Dog. Case and her 8-year-old Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Dog cross went up against six other dog and handler teams to compete in speed, agility, obstacles, scent work and a take down. Case is a professional dog trainer, and they volunteer their time to Valley Water Rescue where Niko is a certified Human Remains Detection dog. We sat down with Alliso …

Here at dogIDs we strive to improve the lives of dogs. Each pet deserves a good home, proper care and plenty of walks. dogIDs is happy to introduce you to Renner. With your help we will get Renner and care he needs.On January 24th, dogIDs will celebrate Change a Pet's Life Day by donating a dollar for every order made that day. You may be wondering why we picked Renner. This pup's bad luck made him a perfect candidate for our first Change a Pet's Life Day event. Meet Renner Renner is a 2-year-o …

Raise Your Paw If You Love Peas!If you look at the ingredients on the back of your dog’s dry food bag or are looking for homemade dog food recipes to make your dog, you might notice a popular ingredient is peas. We have to be careful what ingredients we give our dogs, so you are probably wondering, can dogs eat peas? The short answer is yes. They typically are good for humans and pups! We’ll walk you through why peas are generally healthy for dogs but why they might not be perfect for your pet. …

February is Responsible Pet Owner Month and National Spay/Neuter Awareness Month! With two great (and related) topics being highlighted in February, we thought we’d recap some of our favorite ways to be a responsible dog owner for the furry love of your life. Taking the time to understand and implement responsible pet ownership practices not only ensures your dog's happiness and well-being but also strengthens the bond you share with your furry friend.1. Proper grooming It’s important …

Sometimes it’s just too dang hot out to do any serious exercising with your dog. I normally recommend a walk every single day for most dogs, but I live in an area where it rarely gets above 85 degrees (that’s nothing for some of you!). For unbearably hot days, I still try to walk at 5 a.m. or in the evening, but I know that’s not always possible and some pups really need a mid-day activity. Here is my list of exercise ideas for dogs in the heat. These have worked well for the dogs I kno …