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Most Popular Personalized Dog Collars
Most Popular Personalized Dog Collars
Most Popular Personalized Dog CollarsSo you need a new collar for your best friend. With so many collars out there, picking the right one can be ruff. The office pups at dogIDs want to help you out!Personalized Nylon Collars Custom Embroidered Nylon Dog Collar: This nylon collar is absolutely pawesome! With a variety of nylon and thread colors, you can have your pet's name and phone number…
Growing Through Life Stages with Your Dog Collar
Growing Through Life Stages with Your Dog Collar
From puppy to adult, dog collars can be frustrating. Which is right for a puppy? What about teenage years? Can my puppy wear the same collar from puppyhood to adulthood? How does my puppy grow into their dog collar?As a new puppy owner, you may have all these questions and more. At dogids.com, we are here to help! Check out this infographic below to view our recommended dog collars for your aging…
Martingale Dog Collars for Training
Martingale Dog Collars for Training
My puppy Remy somehow made it through his basic obedience class last week. (He’s quite a handful!) One unique thing about this training class was the instructor encouraged us all to use martingale-style collars. dogIDs offers martingale collars in Nylon and in a Waterproof option. Martingale collars are “limited slip” collars. They tighten a bit under tension but not so much that they co…
What Collar is Best for My Goat?
What Collar is Best for My Goat?
Do goats need collars? Just like with dogs, it's important for goats to have collars with up-to-date information. This is the best way to ensure that, if your goat were to ever get lost, you as the owner could be found and notified. As far as determining the right collar for your goat, think about their personality and habits: Do they remain in one area, without wandering too much? Are they…
5 Safety Tips to Practice with Hunting Dogs
5 Safety Tips to Practice with Hunting Dogs
I have an active, young Weimaraner whose parents and grandparents are working, competitive hunting dogs. While my guy is very much a beginner when it comes to field training (and so am I), I’ve learned about some of the important safety tips for training a hunting dog. Please list your own tips or tricks in the comments below. We’d also love to see a picture of your hunting dog! 5 Safety…
Which Rivets are Best for My Dog Collar?
Which Rivets are Best for My Dog Collar?
If you’ve ordered one of our collars that require rivets, you may have noticed we offer nickel and stainless steel options.But what’s the main difference between these two materials? And why does it matter for your dog?                                             Shop Waterproof Dog C…
Show Team Spirit With Your Dog During March Madness
Show Team Spirit With Your Dog During March Madness
March Madness is a fun time of the year to cheer on your favorite NCAA men’s basketball team. It’s three weeks filled with friends, cheering, laughter and great food. If you love your dog like we do, chances are you’ll want them to help you cheer on your favorite team. Here are 3 ways you can show some team spirit with your favorite pup.Two-Toned CollarA two-toned collar is a fun way to get your d…
Can a Collar Hurt My Dog? It Depends.
Can a Collar Hurt My Dog? It Depends.
Collars are a great way to keep your pet identified while showing off their style - but most pet owners are not aware of the potential harm collars can cause when not used correctly. You may be asking yourself the question: Can a collar hurt my dog? It depends. We care about keeping your pets safe, so we’ve compiled information on the risks of incorrectly using collars. We’ve even included so…
When is it Safer to Use a Harness for Your Dog?
When is it Safer to Use a Harness for Your Dog?
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…
5 Benefits of Quick-Release Buckle Dog Collars
5 Benefits of Quick-Release Buckle Dog Collars
All buckles are not created equally. Many dog owners prefer buckle collars for their dogs, but you want to make sure the buckle on your dog’s collar is safe. We’ve all seen collars with those cheap, plastic buckles that break way too easily, so obviously you want to avoid those! The personalized buckle collars from dogIDs are made with a quick-release side buckle designed for durabili…