dogIDs "How-To" Dog Blog

RUH-ROH! It's almost Mother's Day and you still don't have a gift. Don't worry. dogIDs tested out some DIY dog crafts for your favorite (fur) mom.DIY Dog Crafts for Mothers DayPawesome Blossoms Here is what you will need to make this artwork: A paint canvas or paper Green acrylic paint A paint color of your choice for the flowers (also acrylic) A paint brush A sharpie or black paint A bowl of water Paper towels For this craft, start by placing some acrylic paint on your pet's paws. …

Depending on what activities you like to do with your dog, you may need a variety of different leashes for each situation. In this post, I’ll go over a couple of popular leash options and give some examples of when each leash could be used. If you have a favorite type of leash, let me know in the comments!Different types of leashes for dogsThe basic snap leash Snap leashes are your typical nylon or leather leashes that snap onto your dog’s collar. Most snap leashes are either 4 or 6 fe …

Which Leash Is Best For My Dog? We have a variety of dog leashes to choose from at dogIDs, but how do you know what type of leash is best for your dog? It's a bit overwhelming! To help you decide, I'll go over some options. Then you can decide what kind of leash is best for your dog. Types of dog leashes1. Snap leashes Snap leashes are basic leads that clip to your dog's collar or harness. If you have a dog that walks nicely on a leash, this is probably the type of leash you'll w …

Some dog collars are made better than others. The same is true for dog ID tags. Some collars and tags are designed to last the lifetime of the dog, while others may only last a few months.I'd like to start a discussion on when a dog's collar should be replaced for the safety of the dog. Feel free to chime in with your thoughts and let us know how often you have to replace your dog's collar and tags. .When to Replace Your Dog's Collar or ID Tags1. When the tags are no longer easy to read.It's wo …

There is no doubt that potty training a puppy can be a difficult task. There are many different methods and practices that you can choose from when potty training your dog, but how do you know which one is the best? In this article, we will go over some of the best practices for potty training your puppy. These tips will help make potty training easier and less time consuming. Remember These Tips When Potty Training Your Puppy Keep a close eye on your puppy. Make sure you are watchi …

Tug of War is a fun game between dogs or between a person and a dog. I play tug with my Lab mix Ace almost every day. He loves it! But, my dog also growls and shakes the toy and gets overly excited at times, so I can see why some people might think tug encourages a little too much aggression. You may have even heard some people say you should always make sure to “win.” I asked a few others for their thoughts on tug, and here’s what they had to say. Tips for Playing Tug of WarPlay tug o …

As a 25-year-old, all I want for Christmas is my first dog. Please, Santa, please send me a fluffy puppy to call my own!!!Oh, wait. I can't...I live in an apartment that isn't dog-friendly.So Santa, change of plans. Can you send me these gifts instead?Gifts For The Dog Lover Without A Dog If I can't have a dog, I'll settle for an adorable t-shirt that reminds me just how much I love dogs. These shirts are great for a quick easy gift for your friends that are "floofless" (tha …

If your dog is anything like my dog, they’re obsessed with tennis balls. My dog will carry it with him everywhere he goes, he will make me throw it for him 1000 times in a row and then he will destroy it into as many pieces.I will then find myself at the store once again to replace his collection, even though I know these too will fall victim to Teddy’s love for ripping his toys to shreds. Have you ever made it to the dog toy section and wonder why does a pack of 3-4 tennis balls in the pet aisl …

Today is a very special day.It’s River’s 5th birthday! For the past five years, River has been the dogIDs spokesdog, fit model, product tester and morale booster. He spends every day helping us further our mission of producing and selling the highest quality dog products. River is a yellow Labrador retriever and his pet parents are dogIDs owners, Clint and Lori Howitz. He also has a human sister, Brynn, and a Great Dane brother, Syrus. River’s favorite activity is playing fetch, which …

When you adopt a new dog, everyone you talk to will give you unsolicited training advice. Visit the dog park/don't  visit the dog park. Use a slip collar/don't use a slip collar. It's a lot of conflicting information to work through! When it comes to kennel training a dog, you will also hear a variety of opinions, and it's hard to know what to do. Personally, I'm a big fan of using a kennel (also called a crate) as a temporary tool to teach the dog how to be calm and well …