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Cooper Visits dogIDs Do you remember hearing about Cooper, North Dakota's hero dog, this past May? The dogIDs team was lucky enough to meet this canine celebrity this past week. If you haven’t heard the story, this past May the Urness Family’s 3 year-old son, Carson, went missing while playing outside at their farm near Cooperstown, ND.  The family dog, Cooper, was gone too, so the family hoped the two of them were together. A team of 200 people searched for many hours to find C …

Has your dog ever been “skunked”? If so, you know how difficult it is (nearly impossible) to get rid of the strong skunk odor. In this post, we’re sharing some tips on what to do if your dog gets sprayed by a skunk and how you can attempt to remove the odor from her coat and collar. If your dog has ever been skunked, we’d love to hear what you did. What worked and what didn’t?What to do if your dog is sprayed by a skunk The following solution is what dogIDs recommends for removing …

If you have a senior dog, you might have noticed he’s having a harder time keeping up while walking or running. Or maybe he’s stiff and sore after playing at the park, chasing a ball or doing agility. My own Lab mix is 9 years old. He used to be my running buddy, but today we stick to short walks because longer exercise sessions are hard on his joints. Obviously, dog owners want to keep their senior dogs as fit and active as possible, but sometimes it feels like options are limited. …

Friday June 26 is Take Your Dog to Work Day! Will any of you be taking your dogs to work?The dogIDs team definitely understands the benefits of having dogs in the office. You might remember our post about the company office dogs and why they’re so important to the overall business.This year, we decided to feature several other businesses that benefit from dogs in the office.Here are four lucky dogs that get to go to work every day:Coco the Pomeranian, JLH MediaJLH Media has its own “Chief Cutene …

Puppy owners everywhere want to provide excellent care for their pups. Puppies come with their own challenges—the potty training, the chewing, the energy—they can be exhausting. Want to know how to be the best puppy owner out there? Avoid these 10 puppy owner mistakes, and you’ll be all set. Skipping Vet Visits and VaccinationsDon’t save trips to the veterinarian for only when your puppy is sick. You must ensure your pup regularly sees the vet and stays current on vaccines. Regular vet appointme …

Nylon collars are a great option for your pet. With a variety of colors to pick from, you can match your pup's personality. But what happens when your nylon collar starts to show wear and tear?Here are the dogIDs tips for caring for your nylon dog collar.Nylon Collar CareHow to Set the Color of Your Nylon CollarIt's always exciting to order a new collar for your best friend. dogIDs offers a variety of bright and vibrant collars for your pup, but bright colors tend to fade over time. We want to h …

There are so many good dogs in the world, and luckily social media has made it easier to get to know more of them! It’s not uncommon for dogs to have Instagram or TikTok accounts of their very own, and many even take off and go viral! Here are 5 of our favorite famous dogs and why we love them.One of our Favorite Famous Dogs is Sundae the Dressed Up Black LabYou can find Sunday on TikTok @ sundaetheblacklab (obvioulsy)Credit: sundaetheblacklabWhy We Love Her: She loves to dress up! You may have …

My husband and I recently moved from Fargo, N.D., to Solana Beach, Calif. Moving is stressful enough on its own but worse when you add kids or pets. We don't have any human children, but we do have our three "fur babies" - a Lab mix and two cats. We've moved across town with them a few times, but that's nothing compared to three 12-hour days of driving in one small car. Here are some tips for Moving or traveling across the country with pets: 1. Make sure your pet's ID tags are accurate. Make s …

Running With Your Dog TipsThinking of running with your dog? Do you know how many dogs would be so jealous if they only knew? I've gone running with about 100 different dogs over the years through my dog running business, and here are my tips for running with your pup. Tips for running with a dog1. Keep the leash short. I know this is obvious to those of us who've been running with dogs forever. But the number one question I receive about running with dogs goes something like, "But he' …

I'm taking my 11-year-old cat Beamer to the vet on Friday to have his mouth examined. The poor guy has some gross-looking teeth that might be causing him pain. Had I taken his dental care more seriously while he was younger, I could've prevented some of his current discomfort.February is National Pet Dental Month, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, and I'm writing this to encourage other pet owners to do what they can to keep their pets' teeth and gums clean and healthy.Pe …