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How to Travel With A Pet During The Holidays
How to Travel With A Pet During The Holidays
If your dog is traveling with you this holiday season, here’s a few tips and pointers [thanks, U.S. Humane Society! to keep in mind before venturing out. Traveling with Your PetTravel Method ---> CAR Don’t… let your dog stick its head out the window. He could jump out unexpectedly, could get hit with debris, or could get sick from an influx of frigid air. Don’t… let a pet loose in a…
Microchip Dog ID Tags to Keep Your Pet Safe
Microchip Dog ID Tags to Keep Your Pet Safe
Around 8 million animals end up in shelters every year. Of those 8 million animals only 15-20% of dogs get returned to their owner and less than 2% of cats. This number is why dogIDs believes all dogs should have information attached to them at all times. We encourage all animal parents to get their fur babies microchipped and to make them wear an ID tag! In this blog, we’ll discuss a couple commo…
How to Do a Marriage Proposal With Your Dog
How to Do a Marriage Proposal With Your Dog
Your big day wouldn’t be the same without your furry friend. Plus, proposing is extremely nerve wracking and using a dog would ease your nerves (at least a little bit). Here are some items that you can accessorize your dog in to help you ask the biggest question of your life!Have you already popped the question? Check out some pawesome ways for dog lovers to include their furry friends in their en…
Meet Our Pack of dogIDs Office Dogs
Meet Our Pack of dogIDs Office Dogs
Our dogIDs Office Dogs Each day as the dogIDs door opens a very important event takes place, the daily "pet me" hello from our office dogs. Since we say hi to them every morning we figured it was time we introduce them to you! Meet Cece aka Office BeggarHobbies: Begging Drooling on humans when they have food Chasing lasers More begging Meet Piper aka Office SpazHobbies: Playing wi…
5 Tips For An Epic Road Trip With Your Dog
5 Tips For An Epic Road Trip With Your Dog
Obsessive dog parents can rarely think about leaving their dog at home while going on a road trip. Well, taking your dog with you is not a bad idea, especially if your dog is well trained and healthy. Not only can dogs make your road trip more exciting, but you can also spare yourself the anxiety of leaving your dogs at the mercy of pet sitters or kennels. However, taking dogs on road trips is not…
Decompression Dog Walks and Scent Dog Walks
Decompression Dog Walks and Scent Dog Walks
How do you walk your dog? Do you have a specific route you follow each time? Do you tend to walk for physical exercise, or let them stop and sniff? You may be surprised to know how important it is to incorporate the power of scent on walks with your dog. Perhaps more important than physical exercise, is brain engagement through new scents and sights. Dogs absorb their surroundings through olf…
The Many Benefits of Adopting Senior Dogs
The Many Benefits of Adopting Senior Dogs
November is Adopt a Senior Dog Month! Because older dogs are often overlooked in shelters in place of a fluffy, energetic puppy, we wanted to highlight some of the amazing things that come with having a pup in your home with more mileage.There are various reasons people prefer younger dogs, but older dogs have so much to offer as well! Here are some reasons you might want to think twice about the…
Things to Consider When Naming Your Dog
Things to Consider When Naming Your Dog
Choosing a name is an important part of getting a new dog, and is one that helps give your dog an identity. To your dog, the name will mean “I’m talking to you so pay attention,” but to the world your dog’s name will be a reflection on you and your relationship with your dog.The key aspects you need to consider before naming your dog...Some owners choose to go with descriptive names based on their…
How to Keep Your Pets Safe During Natural Disasters
How to Keep Your Pets Safe During Natural Disasters
When natural disasters strike, many people have plans in place to make sure their families stay safe. Though you may be ready to stay safe, there’s often one family member that can be forgotten in the rush of an emergency: the family pet.June is National Pet Preparedness Month - a month where pet parents are encouraged to think about their disaster plans.National Pet Preparedness MonthDogs, cats,…
How to Choose a Veterinarian that Aligns with You
How to Choose a Veterinarian that Aligns with You
So, you’ve adopted a puppy or new dog. Now, the big question...How to choose a veterinarian that aligns with you and your pet's needs? You can assume all veterinarians are experts on canine and feline health, but that doesn’t always mean they are good with all types of dogs and cats. It also doesn't guarantee they have good communication skills around  people. I thought I’d s…
How to Keep Your Dog Safe From Summer Injuries
How to Keep Your Dog Safe From Summer Injuries
Summertime means fun in the sun, hanging out at the lake and more outdoor time. While summer is a great time to have fun outdoors, pets can be easily injured from such elements like heat and insects.Common Summer InjuriesOver HeatingDog's body temperature is naturally higher than humans. This means that they cannot cool down as well. It is important to avoid hot pavement and leaving your dog in a…
56 Homemade Dog Food Recipes for Your Dogs
56 Homemade Dog Food Recipes for Your Dogs
Homemade Dog Food RecipesIf you are interested in making your dog's food, whether for regular meals or just a snack, we've put together a list of options for you. We include some protein rich foods, some safe veggies and starches, and other important supplements.There are 56 recipes in this free eBook. That's a long list! So instead of listing them all out here, we've created a more reader friendl…
Things To Remember When Caring for Your Older Dog
Things To Remember When Caring for Your Older Dog
Special Concerns for Older DogsWe bring fuzzy little fur balls into our lives, often as puppies. We work through getting them trained, past the chewing phase, into loving adult dogs who are an integral part of our families. They have become the dog we want them to be and we rejoice in having them as part of our routine.But we often forget that our dogs continue to age throughout their adult lives…
Essential Shopping List for Every New Puppy Owner
Essential Shopping List for Every New Puppy Owner
Embroidered Nylon Dog Collars Over the years you get to spend together, you'll buy your dog all kinds of gifts and treats, but before the chew toys, outfits, and treats come the new puppy essentials that every little pooch needs. Whether you're a seasoned dog owner or you're welcoming a pup into your home for the first time, you need to prepare for his or her arrival. Discover what you nee…
How to Attach a Rivet-on Nameplate to a Dog Collar
How to Attach a Rivet-on Nameplate to a Dog Collar
Looking for a tag without the jingle? Rivet-On Nameplates are a great option! Nameplates can be attached to a variety of materials and are laser engraved.Our stainless steel or brass nameplates can be attached to a variety of collar materials and are personalized with laser engraving.You can see how easy installation is in this 'How-to' video!How to Install a Rivet-On NameplatePlace the nameplate…