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How to Handle Separation Anxiety in Dogs
How to Handle Separation Anxiety in Dogs
If your dog is dealing with separation anxiety, we know it can be stressful for everyone, not just the dog!You wonder if your neighbors are going to complain about the barking. You worry what your dog is going to destroy next and you feel bad she’s feeling so anxious.When a dog has separation anxiety, it generally means she is anxious about being left alone or about being separated from her owners…
Reasons to Buy a Personalized Dog Leash
Reasons to Buy a Personalized Dog Leash
Personalized dog collars and leashes are a specialty at dogIDs. But you might be wondering, why the heck would I need a personalized leash? The following are reasons why you might want to swap out your dog's old leash for a new, personalized option.Personalized Dog Leashes1. A personalized dog leash could help your dog get home. Let's say you're out for a walk and you happen to drop the le…
How to Help a Fearful Dog at the Vet
How to Help a Fearful Dog at the Vet
Is Your Dog Scared of the Vet? Believe it or not, some dogs actually love the vet! It's a place where they get treats, lots of attention, and they get to see other dogs. But for other dogs, the vet office can be a stressful, scary place.tips to help your dog's vet experience go smoothly. Keep it positive. You can help your dog associate the vet office with positive experiences by visiting the…
Our Spokesdog River's Favorite Dog Products
Our Spokesdog River's Favorite Dog Products
Our spokesdog, River, is a very active yellow labrador who loves to swim and fetch. River, just like all dogs, always has his favorite toys and treats, so we are making a list of River’s favorite things. He would have liked to type this list himself, but his paws are just too big for the keyboard!River's Favorite ProductsOne of River’s favorite things is our Waterproof ScruffTag Personalized Dog C…
The Best Dog Collars for Pulling
The Best Dog Collars for Pulling
Embroidered Martingale CollarTo train your dog to behave on the leash and on walks, the best dog collar for pulling is essential. The perfect choice varies among different dogs based on behavior, breed, and size. Standard collars that fit around the neck aren't ideal because when your dog pulls, a flat neck collar can put too much pressure on his or her trachea. Behavioral collars, such as choke c…
Meet Niko from A&E America's Top Dog
Meet Niko from A&E America's Top Dog
Photo courtesy of A&EMeet Allison Case and Top Dog Niko! A local pup to us (Fargo, North Dakota) recently competed on A&E America's Top Dog. Case and her 8-year-old Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Dog cross went up against six other dog and handler teams to compete in speed, agility, obstacles, scent work and a take down. Case is a professional dog trainer, and they volunteer their time t…
How to Prep Your Dog For Vacation Away From Them?
How to Prep Your Dog For Vacation Away From Them?
Whether you’re going on a weekend getaway or spending two weeks abroad, an important step in your vacation prep is making sure your pet will be well cared for. Bringing your four-legged family members along for the trip is the preferred option, but sometimes it just isn’t possible. In order to help prevent anxiety and make sure your pet feels comfortable, here are some great tips on prepping for v…
How to Stop a Dog From Barking at Other Dogs
How to Stop a Dog From Barking at Other Dogs
If you have a reactive dog, or even just an overly excited dog, then you know how frustrating it can be when your dog lunges and barks at other dogs on walks. It's embarrassing, to say the least. I reached out to three professional dog trainers to get some realistic tips that dog owners can try if they’re dealing with this type of problem. If you have a dog that tends to bark at other dogs…
How To Stop A Dog From Scratching At The Door
How To Stop A Dog From Scratching At The Door
This is a tough problem. Your dog scratches at the door, and you want to go to him to tell him to stop. But then he learns that scratching at the door gets him what he wants - your attention. So what should a dog owner do? This post will help you come up with your own ideas onHow to stop your dog from scratching at the door.1. Prevent the habit in the first place. If you prevent a problem…
Which Dog Treats Are Best For My Pet?
Which Dog Treats Are Best For My Pet?
It seems like every day a new dog treat is in the news for being unhealthy, harmful or dangerous for your pet. With so many options, it's difficult to keep track and know what your pet would like best. At dogIDs, we believe in giving your dog the best treats made from top notch ingredients. Here are a few of our favorites:Made in Fargo One of our favorite treats for your pup is made just a…
Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe at the Lake
Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe at the Lake
As we head into summer, lots of dogs will be traveling to various lakes and beaches with their families. While the dogs swim, run, play fetch and chase squirrels, it's important for dog owners to keep some safety tips in mind. The following are someIdeas to help keep your dog safe at the lake this summer.1. Don't forget your ID! Make it as easy as possible for your dog to get back to you if h…
Five Tips to Help a Dog That is Afraid of Fireworks
Five Tips to Help a Dog That is Afraid of Fireworks
The Fourth of July is a stressful time for a lot of dogs, and their owners. While there is no quick fix for helping a dog overcome his fear of fireworks, these tips are designed as starting blocks for helping a dog deal with fireworks and other stressful noises. Please share any additional tips in the comments section for How to help a dog that is afraid of fireworks.1. Give…
Stop a dog from barking in a kennel
Stop a dog from barking in a kennel
There are plenty of good articles out there about how to stop a dog from barking in her kennel (crate). Most dog owners know they should ignore their dogs for barking, return to them when they're quiet and provide them with food and other goodies in their kennels. The following are some extra tips to expand on these ideas toStop a dog from barking in a kennel.1. Ignore the dog for as long…
Five tips for boarding your dog
Five tips for boarding your dog
So your summer travel plans are in place. But who will take care of your dog? Is it best to hire a pet sitter? Should you leave him with "Grandma"? How about taking him to a boarding facility? These are all great options, but this post will focus onHow to prepare for leaving your dog at a boarding facility.1. Tour the facility in advance.It's a good idea to tour the boarding facility before you ac…
How to Cope With the Death of a Pet
How to Cope With the Death of a Pet
Sept. 8 is National Pet Memorial Day, and pet lovers around the country will be taking part in events to remember their pets. I am not a grief expert by any means, but if you have recently lost a pet, I'm so sorry. The following tips are written from one pet lover to another onhow to emotionally cope with the death of a pet. 1. Realize everyone grieves differently. Pe…