dogIDs "How-To" Dog Blog

Have you ever wondered why dogs do the things they do? Or what makes their behavior so unique? We here at dogIDs love trivia, especially dog trivia. So we scoured the web to dig up five fun facts about our furry friends. Call it a doggie FAQ or things you never knew you wanted to know. Go ahead, impress your friends with your canine know-how.Doggie Fun FactsWhy do dogs spin around before going poo? One day when I took Brick out to go potty, a neighbor came over and told me a fun fac …

Discover the best dog leash for your four-legged friend at dogIDs. Training your dog is an act of love. You have to incorporate training into every aspect of your dog's life when he or she first comes home. Begin with the lead. Teach your dog to behave during walks and other excursions. Here's a useful rundown that will help you find the best dog leash for training your pooch.The Classic Leash Custom Embroidered Nylon Dog Leash A standard flat leash is the best dog leash for day-to-day …

Lifetime Guaranteed? Really? How?We like to keep things as simple as possible at dogIDs; practical with absolutely no cutting corners when it comes to quality. Since this is such a strong value for us here, we believe strongly in the products we make and thoroughly field test them to make sure others will see the same quality that we do. When you believe strongly in the quality of your work and the materials you use to make a dog tag, dog collar, leash or harness, why would you not guarantee the …

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 …