dogIDs "How-To" Dog Blog

We hear about the importance of socializing our dogs and puppies to new things, but what exactly does that mean? At what age should we begin exposing our puppies to new places and other dogs, and how can we go about it without scaring them or exposing them to diseases? I reached out to some professionals for their ideas on how to socialize a puppy safely. Here’s what they had to say.Tips for socializing your puppyAllow the puppy to stay with his litter for 8 weeks “A large amount of ear …

How did you go about choosing a trainer for your dog? Did you read reviews? Did you choose the trainer a friend recommended? Did you make your decision based on cost? We would love your feedback because choosing a trainer can be such an overwhelming process for new dog owners. The following are some ideas from two professional trainers to hopefully help you make the best choice for your dog if you need help with training. Also check out our post on common dog training mistakes.How to choo …

Planning a road trip and bringing your furry friend? Here are someQuick tips to keep your dog safe when traveling by car: Keep Your Dog Safe & Secure in Your Vehicle Many dogs get nervous when traveling, especially by car. A well-ventilated dog crate, container, or back seat cover for dogs can help ease your dog’s anxiety, making them feel safe and sound. Make sure it is large enough for them to move around comfortably, especially on long car rides. Bring Plenty of Food & Wat …

These adjustable heavy-duty yet silky-smooth nylon webbing personalized dog collars feature a personalized nameplate and side release buckle. With no noisy hanging id tag, they're the perfect combination of safety and style. The side release military grade plastic buckle makes it extremely easy to take the collar on and off while still holding strong. The personalized nameplate offers you the security of knowing your dog has proper identification at all times. The nameplate is also contoured to …

Benefits of Personalized Dog CollarsWhile dog identification tags and personalized buckle collars are popular ways to identify your dog, dogIDs ScruffTag, NamePlate and Embroidered Collars offer several advantages over traditional tags and engraved buckle collars. Here are some of the benefits that will ensure your dog stays known and safely home.More Secure: Dog ID tags can fall off or become damaged, leaving your dog without identification. Personalized collars, on the other hand, boldly displ …

My mutt Ace is a big, drooly black Lab mix with long legs and a blocky head. Most people think he’s some sort of great dane or hound mix, but all his mixed-breed DNA test could tell me was “50 percent Labrador.” When I adopted my dog, I wasn’t set on any particular breed or mixed breed, but I did know I wanted to adopt a dog in need. This allowed me to choose a dog based on personality, temperament and energy vs. the dog’s appearance, which is the best advice I can give anyone whe …

Teaching a dog to come when called is the most important command to teach a dog. Most people know the basics – put your dog on a leash, call him, lure him in and reward. But here are some important tricks toTeaching a dog to come when called: Only call your dog if you can enforce it. Yes, this is hard! But when your dog is in the yard barking at another dog and you keep screaming at him to come, you are only teaching him to tune you out. He learns that coming when called is optional. It …

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, mentorship, and build the skills they need to become successful adults. K9 Crew also partners with local animal s …

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 Cleaning Products Many cleaning products that you can pick up at the store contain chemicals that are known t …

Dealing with a dog that has diarrhea or an upset stomach isn’t fun, especially if your dog frequently experiences these symptoms. While there are serious conditions that can cause recurrent digestive problems, many dogs simply suffer from sensitive stomachs. Luckily, there are ways to help your dog overcome these symptoms and even steps you can take to change their diet to something that is less likely to cause problems.Determine If Your Dog Has a Sensitive StomachThe good news about sensitive s …