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If you have a small dog, you know that finding the right collar for them is a big task. It seems that most collars don’t come in small enough sizes or they are too bulky for your little pooch. Why isn’t there an option that looks good and will last a lifetime? Well here’s a secret - there is! Waterproof collars are the perfect option for small dogs that are sick of wearing flimsy, local-pet-store collars. And here’s why…They are SOFT The material is called Soft Grip for a reason. It …

The Benefits of Using Personalized Dog CollarsDogs can go through collars the way growing kids go through clothes. They become dirty, stinky, worn, chewed on, or too small, and then, you have to buy another new collar. Have you ever considered purchasing a custom dog collar? Believe it or not, personalized dog collars do provide benefits for owners and our furry friends. Continue reading to find out more.Important Information Right On Your Dog's CollarNone of us like to imagine our dog getting l …

If you’re adopting or buying a dog soon, you’ll want to have a list of names ready. Do you want to go with something popular, or are you trying to think outside of the box? Naming a new puppy isn’t easy, but finding a list of this year’s most common dog names is. Read on to explore some of the most common dog names and discover other name ideas to help with the naming process.AKC Top Girl Dog Names The American Kennel Club released their top girl dog names for 2023.   Lun …

It may seem like a no-brainer, but having up to date  ID tags for dogs is incredibly important. Most dog parents would agree that having identification on your dog is important, but a study done by ASPCA in 2010 found that while 80% of pet owners thought Pet ID tags were important, only 33% of them said their pet wears an ID tag all of the time. Here are a few reasons why we at dogIDs think dog ID tags are important to your pet's well-being:Licensing When bringing a dog into your h …

Our pets are everything to us. You would do anything and everything to keep your best friend safe. Here are our favorite products every pet parent should own.Dog Products That Can Save Your Pet's Life Embroidered Martingale Collar Safety on walks is a top priority for many pet parents. A martingale collar is used to help walk training be simple all while keeping your pet safe. When a pet gets spooked or aggressive, they can try to back out of their collars. Martingale collars preve …

Types of Dog Collars DefinedYour dog is a member of the family. They deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, just like any other member of your household. That's why we want you to know about all the different types of collars out there so that you can make an informed decision about what collar fits best for each situation.Flat Traditional or Standard CollarsTraditional standard collars are generally built with flat strap made out of leather, nylon webbing or polypropylene webbing. A be …

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 …