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It’s 3 am. You’re all cozy in bed, dreaming the night away until you are woken up by the most annoying sound.“Jingle-jangle-jingle”Your dog is out cruising around, shaking their tags everywhere that they go. We are about to save your sanity with one simple product. Meet the Tag SilencerThe tag silencer is a small item that goes over your metal dog tag to help silence that irritating “jingle jangle.” As an added bonus, it’s glow-in-the-dark and will help keep your tags looking like new. If you or …

It’s the middle of the night, and all is quiet throughout the house. Until … jingle jingle jangle jangle! Your pet got up, and now you’re awake because of that darn noisy tag. It’s happened to me countless of times. Whether Brick gets out of bed to walk around, stretch or scratch, or even just to re-situate, I hear it. I’m a light sleeper, and a lot of things wake me up, but my dog getting up for some water shouldn't. The thing is, it may not just annoy us humans. Som …

Deep Laser Engraving is Our Differentiator at dogIDsHere at dogIDs we promote our dog tags for dogs and pets, personalized dog collars and personalized dog accessories as having deep laser engraving lifetime guaranteed and vehemently stand behind this. But why? Well, every once in a while I have to do some experimenting to remind myself why. And every time, I'm completely amazed at how difficult it is to physically remove our laser engraving from any of our engraved products. I then rest assured …

Using a Step-In Dog HarnessA nylon dog harness is something every dog should have. They are a great tool to use when walking with your pet. Here are instructions on How To Put On A Dog Harness Correctly.Before we start... Do you have a step-in harness? No? Check out our variety of harness at dogIDs here. Our step-in harness is available in an embroidered style or with a personalized buckle. Don't forget to measure your pet so you get the perfect harness for your best friend!  …

If you’ve got a larger breed dog or a site hound with a long slender neck, you may have wondered whether or not to try out a wide dog collar. Dogs with wider necks or pups with a sleek neck and head can benefit from wider collars. Check out some of the reasons why wide collars are so great.Typically, if a dog tries to get out of his collar, he won’t be able to. This is because his neck is narrower than his head. This isn’t the case with breeds such as Greyhounds or Whippets. Their necks are q …

Some dog owners love to be called “dog moms” or “dog dads” and they gladly refer to their pets as their fur kids. On the other hand, some people don’t like to think of their pets as their “kids.” I asked five mothers how they feel about being called dog moms, and here’s what they had to say. Do you consider yourself a dog mom?Lisa Cohn, Portland (pictured above) Mother of 3 human children and 1 dog “I'm happy to be called a dog mom. I'm proud of the fact that I spend a lot of ti …

If you're an online shopper, you know the struggle of turning down a product that has a price too good to be true. You see the discount and think, "That should hold up." It might be tempting, but don't add that leather collar for $6.00 on Amazon! You should be looking for the best for your best friend, not the cheapest option. Some of hardest working, longest lasting dog collars out there are made of leather. Leather is a great choice for a collar thanks to their durable, but elegant st …

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 …