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We stay busy with jobs, travel, kids, and spouses, so sometimes our pet doesn’t get the quality time they need. Even though we love our pets every day, it is nice to have an official day to pamper your pet even more. There are many ways to celebrate Love Your Pet Day and here are a few of our favorites!Love Your Pet Day Take your dog on a longer walk. Exercise is very important for you and your dog, so why not treat him to a different walking path. Your dog will like the different vi …

Getting involved with a local shelter or rescue is easier than you might think. While you may be familiar with the idea of volunteering at a shelter or fostering dogs, there’s a new way to give back that requires little to no commitment on your part: recycling cans for a local shelter! Now you can simultaneously help the environment and animals. Talk about a win-win!How to Recycle for a Shelter4 Luv of Dog Rescue, a local shelter near dogIDs, has instilled a convenient system that lets people ch …

There is no best way to train your dog. As long as you put the effort in and strengthen your bond, the training will be just fine. Here are some tips that you can keep in mind when teaching your dog commands and tricks! Keep on training throughout your dog’s life. It's a common misconception that once you’re done training your dog, you can stop. Dogs learn throughout their lives and you should reinforce their training so that they don’t forget. Just like the old saying, if you don’t use it, yo …

When I sit back and think about the quirks of each of my pets, it’s really interesting to compare my cats to my dog. Captain is my old man cat and is cranky, lazy and finicky, albeit a cuddle bug at night. Little Girl is young at heart, rambunctious, a little crazy and always into something.And then there’s Brick. He often sports his sad, gentle eyes during downtime, but mostly he is a happy dog. With this in mind, I wanted to list the5 life lessons we all can learn from dogs.1. Make every …

I wanted to come up with a couple of easy tricks dog owners could teach their dogs of any age. The tricks are “speak,” “play dead” and “roll over.” These aren’t necessarily the only ways to teach these commands, but hopefully they can help you brainstorm. And let us know if your dog can do any fun tricks! 3 Easy Tricks to Teach Your Dog Speak I taught my dog Ace to speak, and it was really easy! Here are the steps I followed: Step 1: Think of a scenari …

As a part of National Microchipping Month, the big question we want to answer is "Should I microchip my dog?"The short answer is YES.Why not take every step possible to improve the odds of your lost dog being returned home? However, microchipping is not enough. Only rescues, shelters and veterinary offices have the ability to scan a microchip. There are 2 main types of microchips on the market, so odds are even less that they will have both types of scanners.There is no way to ensure that your …

Pet ID tags aren't just for dogs. You never know when your cat could get lost, so be on the safe side and make it easier for your cat to get home. Plenty of cat ID tags are available here at dogIDs for small dogs, puppies and cats. The following are some reasons why your cat should never go without ID. ID Tags for CatsIndoor cats won't know how to get home. If your indoor cat gets loose, she won't be familiar with your neighborhood. Not only that, but she will probably feel …

Have you ever heard a puppy owner say something like, "She just doesn't get it! I take her outside and she still pees in the house"? Some puppies are harder to potty train than others, but a big factor is actually how consistent the owner is with the training. It's about rewarding the good behavior, but it's also about preventing the unwanted behavior. Even with all the information out there about puppy potty training, new dog owners still seem to have problems. I asked three dog trainers to sh …

  When the doorbell rings and your cheerful pooch hears the voices of new arrivals, it can be a recipe for absolute chaos. Between excited barking, zoomies across the living room, and the occasional attempt to greet guests with a full-body leap, the scene can quickly spiral out of hand. If you’ve ever said, “My dog gets overly excited when guests come over,” rest assured that you’re not alone. Many of us have experienced this, whether we’re juggling a 2 year ol …

Leaving your dog loose in the house can be a significant milestone for pet owners. It signifies trust in your dog’s behavior and ability to adapt to independence. However, this decision shouldn’t be taken lightly, as it depends heavily on your dog’s personality, age, and level of training. Understanding your dog’s behavior is crucial to determining when—or if—they can be safely left unsupervised at home without needing a crate or other forms of confinement.Crate training often serves as a posi …