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My Life As An Office Dog
My Life As An Office Dog
Woof! Oops, I mean hi! My name is River and I'm the head office pup here at dogIDs. Being the top dog is a lot of work. There are so many things I have to get done in a day! Lucky for me I have an awesome team of humans to help me out.My typical agenda looks like this: 9:01 a.m. - Get to work and begin the search for butt scratches and belly rubs. 9:12 a.m. - Start the second lap of butt sc…
How to Exercise Your Dog And Stay Active in the Winter
How to Exercise Your Dog And Stay Active in the Winter
I lived in Fargo, N.D., for 10 years, so I get it. When it’s cold – I mean really cold! – you aren’t as motivated to walk your dog! Heck, your dog might not even want to be outside. Still, it’s difficult to live with a rambunctious pup who’s not getting the exercise he needs when the temperature doesn’t get above zero all month. Anyone dealing with that right now? :) Here are some ideas to h…
How to Keep Your Dog Calm When Holiday Guests Arrive
How to Keep Your Dog Calm When Holiday Guests Arrive
The holidays can be stressful enough with out-of-town friends and family visiting. An overly excited dog doesn’t make life easier!I am dealing with this myself as I have a 9-month-old Weimaraner who is extremely friendly. He tries to jump on people, and it’s challenging to keep him under control! So, I thought I’d share my management tips.Please share what works for keeping your dog calm in the co…
Tips for Preventing and Managing a Dog's Food Aggression
Tips for Preventing and Managing a Dog's 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…
When is it Safer to Use a Harness for Your Dog vs. a Collar?
When is it Safer to Use a Harness for Your Dog vs. a Collar?
When is it safer to use a harness for your dog vs. a collar? No surprise, but, it depends... With my own puppy, a rambunctious Weimaraner, I might use two different types of collars in one day depending on what we’re doing. For example, his harness is better for hiking and his training collar is best for walks in “busy” areas. Each dog is different, but here are some examples where you might…
4 Reasons Waterproof Collars are Perfect for Small Dogs
4 Reasons Waterproof Collars are Perfect for Small Dogs
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-p…
The Power of Pawing It Forward
The Power of Pawing It Forward
At dogIDs, our mission is to improve the lives of dogs. With our Paw It Forward program, we are able to donate to deserving organizations thanks to our customers. With your help, we have raised an amazing amount for Best Friends Animal Society, World Vets and Military Working Dog Team Support Association Inc in the past year! To celebrate our year of Paw it Forward, we're featuring our first pa…
Why Should I Buy High Quality Leather Collars For My Dog?
Why Should I Buy High Quality Leather Collars For My Dog?
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…
I Love My Mutt: Five Perks to Owning a Mixed-Breed Dog
I Love My Mutt: Five Perks to Owning a Mixed-Breed Dog
My mutt Ace is a big, drooly black Lab mix with long legs and a blocky head. Most people think he’s some sort of great dane or hound mix, but all his mixed-breed DNA test could tell me was “50 percent Labrador.” When I adopted my dog, I wasn’t set on any particular breed or mixed breed, but I did know I wanted to adopt a dog in need. This allowed me to choose a dog based on personality…
What are the First Things You Should Teach a New Puppy?
What are the 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…
5 Tips to Get Your Dog to Come When Called - Every Time
5 Tips to Get Your Dog to Come When Called - Every Time
Teaching a dog to come when called is the most important command to teach a dog. Most people know the basics – put your dog on a leash, call him, lure him in and reward. But here are some important tricks toTeaching a dog to come when called: Only call your dog if you can enforce it. Yes, this is hard! But when your dog is in the yard barking at another dog and you keep screaming at h…
Valentine's Day: 4 Ways to Show Your Dog You Love Him
Valentine's Day: 4 Ways to Show Your Dog You Love Him
Are you planning anything special for your dog or cat this Valentine's Day? Maybe a special treat or toy?Or maybe your dog is sending a Valentine to someone he loves?The following are four simple ways to show your dog you love him this Valentine's Day, but more importantly I'd love to hear what you have planned for your pets!4 ways to show your dog you love him1. Take your dog on a hike.Some dogs…
The Top Dog Names of 2014
The Top Dog Names of 2014
One of the best things about working at dogIDs is that you get to see all kinds of creative dog names go by. Whether you're in engraving, shipping or talking with customers - you get to be exposed to a huge variety of dog names - for dogs of every breed, size and temperament!Top 20 Dog Names We thought it would be fun to go back through the orders of 2014 and find out which dog names "reigned…
Winter Nose and Paw Care
Winter Nose and Paw Care
Winter weather can be tough on our pets. With blistering winds and ice build up, it’s important to keep an eye on how our pets are affected - especially their nose and paws.This exposed skin is at risk of drying, cracking, frostbite, or even chemical burns. Here are some simple steps you can take to protect your fur ball this winter. Winter Paw and Nose Care1. Trim Foot PadsTaking your dog outside…
How to Help Your Dog With Separation Anxiety
How to Help Your Dog With Separation Anxiety
Does your dog have separation anxiety when you leave the house or when they are away from you? This issue is all too common - especially as many dog owners are heading back to the office full time. Our dogs have gotten used to having us around 24/7, so it’s understandable that our leaving them will feel a bit out of the ordinary.Credit: Pexels Separation anxiety can be triggered by different circ…