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K9 Crew: Impacting the Lives of At-Risk Youth & Rescue Dogs
K9 Crew: Impacting the Lives of At-Risk Youth & Rescue Dogs
dogIDs is proud to announce our newest Paw it Forward Program partner, Fargo, N.D. based K9 Crew. K9 Crew was founded in 2016 by veteran Joe Fluge. This unique non-profit focuses on building confidence in struggling youth through the care and training of dogs. It is a one-year-long program where at-risk youth (ages 12-16) receive a professional dog training education,…
Top 6 Reasons to Adopt a Mutt
Top 6 Reasons to Adopt a Mutt
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…
What You Need To Know When Looking For A Purebred Dog
What You Need To Know When Looking For A Purebred Dog
The emotions you get when adding a puppy or even an adult dog to your family is a little bit what I imagine skydiving might feel like. It is filled with anticipation, anxiety, excitement and a sense of euphoria when they finally come home. A huge part of the anticipation and anxiety is finding the right dog for your family. If you are looking for a loving pet and family member, adopting a shelt…
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 fi…
How to Measure Your Dog for a Collar
How to Measure Your Dog for a Collar
When shopping for a new collar for your best fur-iend, it’s easy to get caught up in the colors and features. When it comes time to hit “add to cart,” you might be stuck on which size to get. Don’t make a guessing game out of it. Here are some simple steps to make sure your dog’s new collar is the right fit. Step 1: Choose Your Collar Type Just to name of a few, here are some of the coll…
dogIDs In The News!
dogIDs In The News!
dogIDs In The News Our tails are wagging thanks to these awesome articles about dogIDs! Internship Awareness In January, dogIDs had the chance to talk with our local newspaper, the Fargo Forum, about why internships are important in our community. Check it out here! College students Liz Hayden and Alia Kopischke are doing internships at dogIDs in downtown Fargo.…
Clean Safely: dog products that do the job without harm
Clean Safely: dog products that do the job without harm
These days it seems like nothing is safe anymore. Artificial ingredients, chemicals and GMOs, report after report caution against the dangers in using many commercial items, from beauty products to food to medicine. While it’s important to be an informed consumer regarding the products we buy for ourselves, how it affects our pets is a whole other animal (no pun intended). Harmful Cle…
Benefits of Elevated Dog Bowls
Benefits of Elevated Dog Bowls
You’ve probably seen or heard about elevated bowls before, but do you know about the benefits they have for you and your dog? Bowls that are raised off of the ground are great for tall dogs or pooches that are getting older. These raised bowls make it so your pup doesn’t have to lean down so far to eat. Elevated feeders come in many different shapes and sizes. There are elevated feeders with…
Embroidered Awareness Dog Leashes Indicate Your Dog's Needs
Embroidered Awareness Dog Leashes Indicate Your Dog's Needs
When I foster dogs, it would be great to have a leash that says “ADOPT ME” to let people know the cute dog at my side is looking for a home. I like to take my foster dogs out and about to public places to get them attention, but I’m shy about starting conversations with strangers. This type of leash could help me get a conversation going with potential adopters. dogIDs is now offering Embroide…
5 Easy Home Remedies To Soothe Your Itchy Dog’s Skin
5 Easy Home Remedies To Soothe Your Itchy Dog’s Skin
Is your dog constantly scratching because of itchy skin? We found some of the most effective remedies for your itchy dog that are already in your home.We always feel sad for our poor little pups when they are constantly itching. These remedies are easy, effective, and already at your fingertips. In addition to taking the DIY route, you might consider a daily supplement to help your dog’s skin and…
3 Benefits of Using a Backout Collar For Your Dog
3 Benefits of Using a Backout 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 backout collars, otherwise known as martingale collars. Backout collars have two loops that allow you to have more control over your dog. 3 Benefits of Using a Backout Collar:1. Safety FirstYour pet’s safety is a priority in ev…
4 Ways You Can Treat Your Dog This Valentine's Day
4 Ways You Can Treat Your Dog This Valentine's Day
Is your furry friend your Valentine this year? Here are 4 ways you can treat your favorite dog this Valentine’s Day.Showing AffectionThere are many ways you can show your favorite pup love without getting them a gift. For Valentine’s Day spend a little extra time playing with your dog. Throwing a couple more rounds of frisbee or ball will make your four legged friend feel appreciated. Don’t forget…
DIY Pet Halloween Costumes
DIY Pet Halloween Costumes
The leaves are changing, temps are cooling and the pumpkin craze has begun. Fall is here! And that means Halloween isn’t far behind. Little children in costumes are adorable, but what’s even better than that? Pets in costumes. I always try and dress my pets up somehow for Halloween, although two of my three won’t tolerate it for more than a second. If you have a pet that will tolerate being gus…
Pumpkin & Other Superfoods for Your Dog
Pumpkin & Other Superfoods for Your Dog
A few years ago we shared the ultimate guide on feeding pumpkin to your dogs. Who knew pumpkin was such a hot topic? We received almost 100 comments with questions and anecdotes on how feeding pumpkin has benefited their pup.We thought we’d revisit and share some fun pumpkin recipes, as well as other dog superfoods you might want to try.First, let’s recap. Why is pumpkin a superfood for dogs?…