dogIDs "How-To" Dog Blog

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 share a few ideas to think about when choosing a vet, because you want to find someone who makes both …

Some dog owners shy away from leather dog collars because they believe they’re finicky. However, that’s not the case when you understand how to maintain a leather dog collar. Discover a few mistakes to avoid when caring for leather dog collars. Applying Direct Heat To Dry the Leather CollarIf you forget to take the leather collar off your dog before a dip in the pool, lake, or river, don’t panic—it won’t harm the collar. Although, you shouldn’t place it on a heater, vent, or in direct sunlight t …

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 moving vehicle. It’s not safe for the pet, the driver, or other passengers in the car. Don’t… put …

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 common questions about microchipping and discuss the importance of what to do when you find an animal who …

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 engagement photos! Although dogs aren’t always the best models, they sure do make for some cute pictur …

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 with her BFF Emma Running laps in production Sneaking out of her dad's sight Eating socks Me …

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 free of challenges. We discuss five expert tips in this article to help you prepare better for an e …

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 olfaction - or scent - rather than sight. So it’s only natural that they would get the most enrich …

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 age of your next adopted friend.Why seniors end up in sheltersSenior dogs often end up in shelters f …

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 dog’s personality or appearance, such as Scruffy, Spot or Wiggles, while some owners opt for humoro …