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Give The Best To Your Best Friend
Give The Best To Your Best Friend
Dogs are bed-hogging creatures that embarrass us in public and are a ton of work. But we wouldn't trade them for the world!The dogIDs DifferenceAs dog owners ourselves, we know how frustrating it can be to buy cheap products that break or wear out after moderate use. That's why we created dogIDs. Our sole purpose is to improve the lives of dogs, and with our high quality products, you can improve…
How Can Acupuncture Help My Dog?
How Can Acupuncture Help My Dog?
Meet Ody! He’s an office dog here, at dogIDs, and his mom is Keely who works in customer service. Ody is a French Bulldog mix and his favorite thing to do is cuddle up with his momma. Being a French Bulldog makes Ody susceptible to lower back problems, like Disc Disease. Ody was diagnosed with Disc Disease 5 months ago and is now pain-free all thanks to dog acupuncture.What is Disc Disease?Disk Di…
How to Keep Your Dog Calm When Guests Arrive
How to Keep Your Dog Calm When Guests Arrive
The holidays can be stressful enough with out-of-town friends and family visiting. An overly excited dog doesn’t make life easier!I am dealing with this myself as I have a 9-month-old Weimaraner who is extremely friendly. He tries to jump on people, and it’s challenging to keep him under control! So, I thought I’d share my management tips.Please share what works for keeping your dog calm in the co…
Celebrating the Fur Fathers - Dog Dads
Celebrating the Fur Fathers - Dog Dads
Celebrating the Fur Fathers - Dog DadsThis Fathers Day, we want to give some love to the men out there who love their pets. Whether they have human children or not, we think these doggie dads are pretty great. In honor of this Fathers Day, here’s to you, pet fathers.We asked a few doggie dads we know what the best part of pet fatherhood is to them.Furthers DayBen S. and Audrey“The best part of bei…
Cuteness Overload at Local Family-Friendly Dog Show
Cuteness Overload at Local Family-Friendly Dog Show
Dozens of dogs and their parents got together at the West Fargo Parks Dog Show on Tuesday, August 13th for a fun night of friendly competition. The family event featured a search and rescue dog agility demonstration, a cutest puppy contest and various small and large dog contests. Pet parents showing their dogs ranged from preschool-aged children to grandparents. Dog breeds in attendance includ…
Meet Syrus Newest Member of the dogIDs Team!
Meet Syrus Newest Member of the dogIDs Team!
Meet Syrus Newest Member of the dogIDs Team!Meet Syrus: Newest Member of the dogIDs Pack!This summer, dogIDs owners Lori and Clint Howitz added a new furry friend to their family – and so did the dogIDs team! Meet Syrus, the Great Dane. He’s about six-months old and weighs 90 pounds. Syrus was found wandering the streets of Grand Forks, ND and was held at the dog pound in Grand Forks for a week,…
Celebrating Our Dogs on Love Your Pet Day
Celebrating Our Dogs on Love Your Pet Day
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…
Dog Fans Recycle Cans for Local Shelters
Dog Fans Recycle Cans for Local Shelters
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 L…
4 Tips to Help You with Training Your Dog
4 Tips to Help You with Training Your Dog
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 r…
5 Life Lessons Dogs Can Teach Us
5 Life Lessons Dogs Can Teach Us
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.&…
Should I Really Microchip my Dog?
Should I Really Microchip my Dog?
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,…
When Can a Dog Be Left Loose in the House?
When Can a Dog Be Left Loose in the House?
If you currently leave your dog in a crate when he's home alone, you may be wondering when you can trust him to be left loose in the house. This will depend on the dog, of course. Some dogs may never be able to be left loose in the house. If that's the case with your dog, don't feel bad. Crates are great tools to keep dogs safe and out of trouble. Or, you might be leaving your dog in a bed…
National Walk Your Dog Month for You and Your Dog
National Walk Your Dog Month for You and Your Dog
It’s National Walk Your Dog Month! Here are some tips to keep in mind when walking your pup during the different seasons. Walking Your Dog in the Summer 1. Walk Your Dog When It’s Cool Outside During the summer months the pavement gets to be pretty hot and can lead to burning your pup’s paws when on walks. The best time to walk your dog is in the morning or late evening, when the pavement is…
Center Ring Dog Collars for Added Safety
Center Ring Dog Collars for Added Safety
dogIDs offers center ring collars that keep your dog even safer than our standard custom engraved collars. Our center ring dog collars are still made with a personalized name plate riveted on and just as durable as ever, with the added benefit of a center ring as a pivot point for additional safety!Benefits of a Safety RingIf your dog spends time in the woods, in the field, or really an…
Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe at Night
Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe at Night
Whether it's a long summer evening or a brisk winter walk after work, you and your dog like to spend time outside when it's dark out. You want to make sure you and your dog are visible to drivers when you’re out and about, so the following are a couple of safety tips to keep in mind, no matter the season.Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe at NightKeep your dog close Last October I was driving home…