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Do it Yourself Dog Grooming Guide
Do it Yourself Dog Grooming Guide
We all want our dogs to stay healthy, hygienic, and smelling fresh! But it’s not always realistic to take your dog to the groomers for common grooming tasks. Here’s a helpful guide on some DIY dog grooming tasks, and some that are better left to the experts.Brushing When: Daily (for long coats); Weekly (for short coats)DIY Level: BeginnerHow to: Long coats - we recommend a rake or dematting br…
10 Quotes About Dogs Only Dog Parents Understand
10 Quotes About Dogs Only Dog Parents Understand
Who is more loyal than a man’s best friend? Dogs love their owners, and as their parents, we take on board the emotional roller-coaster that is pet parenthood! Whether it’s waking up to their slobbery kisses at four in the morning, or leaving smelly treats on the freshly cleaned carpet, it is never a dull day for all the dog owners out there. In return, we receive the unconditional love an…
Dog Bite Prevention - Statistics and What to Do
Dog Bite Prevention - Statistics and What to Do
National Dog Bite Prevention Week takes place the second week of April every year so we put together this infographic with statistics on dog bites in the United States for our readers.Dog Bite Prevention You'll notice that some of the reasons dogs bite include fear or pain, resource guarding or re-directing their aggression. A couple of things you can do to help prevent dog bites include…
Preventing and Managing Dog Food Aggression
Preventing and Managing Dog Food Aggression
Some dogs have a tendency to guard their food, toys, bones or whatever they view as valuable. They may guard these “valuables” from other dogs, or they might guard them from people, too. Some dogs will just growl, while others will actually try to bite. The following are some ideas on how to prevent and manage this type of aggressive behavior, often referred to as resource guarding. For th…
How To Become A Therapy Dog - Minka's Story
How To Become A Therapy Dog - Minka's Story
What Does a Therapy Dog Do?Therapy dogs are often confused with service dogs. Service dogs are specially trained from the time they are puppies to help humans with a wide variety of challenges such as visual impairment, diabetes, PTSD, seizures, etc. Service dogs live with the person that needs the help and usually accompany that person everywhere. Therapy dogs may or may not be trained, and bring…
What Items Should I Get As A First Time Dog Parent?
What Items Should I Get As A First Time Dog Parent?
As we sat on the couch one November day, I thought to ask my boyfriend, James, “What do you want for Christmas?” Without hesitation, he says, “A dog.” I laughed and shrugged the thought away thinking he was joking. To my surprise he wasn’t. At first, I wasn’t sure. I adore dogs and had grown up with them all my life, but were we ready for that kind of responsibility? Of course, it didn’t take much…
First Things You Should Teach a New Puppy
First Things You Should Teach a New Puppy
“Start training right away.” That’s what you’ll hear if you add a new puppy to your family. Good advice, but also overwhelming. Puppies need to learn their names and basic commands but also how to walk on a leash, where to go potty and how to interact with other pets. Where to even begin? I turned to four experienced dog trainers and asked for their tips. You can’t go wrong t…
Five Ways to Prepare for a Puppy
Five Ways to Prepare for a Puppy
Most new dog owners know what basic supplies they’ll need for a puppy. They know to purchase a leash, toys and food, for example. But what are some of the less obvious necessities new puppy owners may not think about?The following are a few of my ideas, and I’d love to hear yours in the comments. Five tips to prepare for your puppyHave a training plan in place. Think about how you will te…
Keeping Your Pet ID Tags Current
Keeping Your Pet ID Tags Current
Your pet’s ID tag is his ticket home if he gets lost.But how many dogs wear tags with old addresses or disconnected phone numbers? Or what about collars with no tags or nameplates at all?Responsible dog owners do irresponsible things sometimes. We’re all guilty. We spend money on new collars without bothering to order new tags. “Oh, we’ll just use the old tags,” we say. Then we wait days or weeks…
How to Care For Your Leather Dog Collar
How to Care For Your Leather Dog Collar
As a pet owner, you only want the best for your best friend. You know it takes time to find the perfect leather collar for your dog. What some owners don't realize is that leather products require care and conditioning. Since leather is technically an animal skin, it can become worn down from natural elements and lack of oils. This required care will depend on what type of leather your collar…
Dogs In The Office: Why Every Office Needs Them
Dogs In The Office: Why Every Office Needs Them
As you probably may have guessed, at dogIDs we bring our puppers to work with us, and they serve more of a purpose than you would think. Dogs in the office is a must at dogIDs.Job Description: Office DogOfficial Guest GreeterAt a business, it is important to make guests feel welcome. When a coworker, courier or guest comes to the door our greeters run to give a friendly hello. Each pupper has thei…
What Does Guaranteed For Life Really Mean?
What Does Guaranteed For Life Really Mean?
Many companies guarantee satisfaction but what does that mean at dogIDs? We want the best for your best friend and we stand behind the quality of all of our products. We also want all dog moms and dads to be happy with the products that they are buying for their furry friends.We can guarantee you that any product you purchase from us will stay usable and readable for the lifetime of your pet. If t…
5 Easy Home Remedies To Soothe Itchy Dog Skin
5 Easy Home Remedies To Soothe Itchy Dog Skin
Is your dog constantly scratching because of itchy skin? We found some of the most effective remedies for your itchy dog that are already in your home.We always feel sad for our poor little pups when they are constantly itching. These remedies are easy, effective, and already at your fingertips. In addition to taking the DIY route, you might consider a daily supplement to help your dog’s skin and…
3 Ways To Give Back This Holiday Season
3 Ways To Give Back This Holiday Season
Want to know how you can help give back this holiday season? Here at dogIDs we strive to improve the lives of dogs. This mission has driven us to create our Paw It Forward and Sponsor.Dog programs. We have set up programs that make it easy for you to give back to a dog in need. Along with our pawesome programs, dogIDs has charity gifts that give back. Find a perfect way for you and your best-fr…
Popular Dog Breeds - Which Might Be Right for You!
Popular Dog Breeds - Which Might Be Right for You!
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re already a dog lover. But how much do you know about the various breeds out there? We wanted to find out which breeds were the most popular in the U.S., so we’ve compiled this list, based on information from the AKC and around the Internet. See how much you know about popular dog breeds!Popular Dog Breeds Labrador Retriever Topping the…