dogIDs "How-To" Dog Blog

We at dogIDs see A LOT of dog names coming through on orders as we make dog tags and personalized dog collars so we tend to keep track ongoing. We hope some of these 11 lists of top puppy names will spark some ideas and help point you down the right path to finding that perfect name for your new dog or puppy! What we've found in the past is once you find a name that resonates, a few others spin off of that initial name and one of those spinoff names turns out to be the perfect fit...Or one of t …

dogIDs In The News Our tails are wagging thanks to these awesome articles about dogIDs!Internship Awareness In January, dogIDs had the chance to talk with our local newspaper, the Fargo Forum, about why internships are important in our community. Check it out here! College students Liz Hayden and Alia Kopischke are doing internships at dogIDs in downtown Fargo. David Samson / The ForumCool New Office Views Next, our office was featured in the February issue of Fargo INC! …

Lisa Napell Dicksteen never thought that her beloved family pet cat Gus would be lost. But one October day, he snuck out the door and didn’t return for months. It’s most pet lovers’ nightmare. If your pet became lost, how confident are you that he would find his way back home? If Fido is microchipped and/or wears ID tags, his chances are pretty good. But without a collar ID tag or personalized collar? Chances aren’t so good. Can you even bear to think about losing your furry friend? Na …

Have you met the dogIDs spokesdog, River? One of his favorite sports is fetch. If there were a professional fetching team, River would be captain.Playing fetch can be a great form of exercise for a dog, but it can also give the dog a mental workout if there are a few "rules." Adding rules to a simple game is a great way to build a dog's self control. While we want our dogs to have fun, it's also important that they learn not to grab the ball from our hands or to bark at us to throw the ball soon …

The vet can be scary places for dogs. The bright lights, odd smells, sounds of dogs whining in the kennels and even your own nerves can all cause your dog to go on high-alert. Not every dog is super comfortable being at the vet, never mind being handled for basic procedures.Here are three easy training tips to ensure your vet visits go a little more smoothly. Putting on and Wearing a MuzzleA muzzle does not mean your dog is bad or dangerous, it is merely a safety precaution to prevent a scared o …

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 the life of your dog too! Learn how here:If you're tired of being disappointed by big-name pet depar …

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 Disease is very common in smaller dogs, like Ody, where the disks in their spine become calcified, bul …

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 being a dog dad is how much you end up learning about yourself while training. I’ve developed more pati …

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 included Labs, Golden Retrievers, a hairless Chinese Crested and a Pub/Lab mix.Dog Show Judges Ashley Fa …

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, but never claimed. 4 Luv of Dog Rescue took him in to try and find him a new home. Ashley Farkas, d …