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At dogIDs, we strive to improve the lives of dogs. With that in mind, we created our Paw It Forward program as a way to give back to dog-related non-profits. In 2017, we were honored to be partnered with Best Friends Animal Society, Red Rover, World Vets and Canine Cell Mates. Looking back on the previous year we are thrilled to see the effect our Paw It Forward program has made. Take a look at the impact our customers made in 2017!Contributions in 2017 with the Help of Our Wonderful Custom …

Let's be honest, there are a lot of dog training tips online. It can be difficult to know what's right and wrong, or where to find the last article you were reading. To simplify your training process, we've put our 5 favorite training tips into one blog post. Time to break out the treats and begin!The Top 5 Training Tips From dogIDsHow To Stop Your Dog From Barking When Home AloneLeaving your dog at home can be a stressful situation for both you and your pup. In this blog post, you can find prof …

Did any of you adopt a dog or puppy over the holidays? Sometimes training a new pup can be overwhelming. Where do you even start? To help you out, I thought I’d go over some of the basics. January is also National Train Your Dog Month, which was selected by the Association of Professional Dog Trainers to raise awareness about the importance of dog training. It’s a good reminder for all of us to train our dogs at least for a few minutes every day.Dog training basics Potty Training Befor …

Many of us don’t give much thought to the purchases we make for our dogs. After all, if an item seems to do the job, what’s the point in wasting precious time analyzing it? The thing is, there are probably quite a few items our dogs use regularly that would benefit from an upgrade. These items impact our dogs’ health and comfort, so getting the right ones will ensure our dogs are well taken care of. Read on to discover the most important dog items that may be in need of an upgrade.A Collar …

With the holiday season coming up, you can’t forget about your four-legged friend! For some easy gift ideas, we are sharing a few of our favorite dogIDs products.Here are some great holiday-themed dog gifts!Christmas Dog ID Tag.This tag is perfect for the holidays. Whether you’re going to holiday parties or hanging out at home, this tag will show your dog’s festive side. You can add their name and other pertinent information to it too!Christmas Dog Collar.What better way to treat your pup than …

Happy Adopt-A-Dog Month!This August, dogIDs was lucky enough to welcome a new pack member to our office.Our production specialist, Keely, adopted a spunky little boxer named Emma. We decided to celebrate Adopt-A-Dog month by telling you their story!Emma's StoryKeely knew she had a love for boxers. This winter the pack was devastated when Keely had to say goodbye to her first boxer, Lux. As the months went by, she knew she wanted another companion for Ody, her loveable mutt, and that she wan …

Helping Senior Dogs Since its inception in 2015, the dogIDs Paw It Forward program has raised over $16,000 for dog-related non-profit organizations. We’ve partnered with a variety of organizations but the one common thread is their commitment to improving the lives of dogs. We’re so happy to add another partner to our program. Going in to this year, dogIDs will be featuring The Grey Muzzle Organization. The Grey Muzzle Organization is a non-profit whose mission is to improve the lives …

Paw It Forward With dogIDs Started in 2015, our Paw It Forward program gives our customers the opportunity to support wonderful organizations that improve the lives of dogs. Every dog lover that shops on our site can donate $1, $5 or more to the nonprofit we’re featuring for the quarter. At dogIDs, our mission is to improve the lives of dogs. We seek only the best partners to feature for this program. Past partners have included Best Friends Animal Society, Military Working Dog Team Support …

From April through September, there’s a common parasite to look out for on your pet: ticks. These bugs are small but mighty and can cause serious problems for your pet if they’re not removed. Pet owners of all types should be well-versed in where their pets can pick up ticks, how to remove them, and how to prevent ticks in the first place. Here are all your tick questions, answered:Where can my pet get ticks? Contrary to popular conception, ticks don’t fall from trees. They tend to live …

Summer’s the perfect time to soak up some sunshine and get away from work, school, or whatever other responsibilities you may have. While you’re heading to the lake, trekking the trails, or exploring within your own city, don’t forget to take Fido with you!Dog’s make great vacation buddies and there are plenty of areas, local and not, that are dog-friendly.North DakotaMandan/BismarckIn North Dakota’s state capital and its sister city, there are great areas to hike, walk, bike and jog with your b …