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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…
What Are Your Unspoken Rules While Dog Walking?
What Are Your Unspoken Rules While Dog Walking?
Each dog owner has her own set of “rules” she follows while out and about with her pup.For example, I’m pretty firm with my two dogs and don’t let them get away with much. (Tough love.) I’m sure you have your own dog walking “rules” as well, whether as a fellow dog owner or when using a dog walking service.And have you ever come across another dog on a walk and thought to yourself, “My dog would n…
Tips For Taking Care Of A Senior Dog
Tips For Taking Care Of A Senior Dog
Why you should consider adopting an older pet.In the U.S., 86% of pets in animal welfare organizations are turned over due to “owner-specific reasons,” meaning the inability to care for the pet for the remainder of its life. However, there are plenty of benefits to adopting an older dog that you may not know about!Older pets are usually more obedient, house trained and more calm than younger…
Why Is My Dog Eating Grass and is it OK?
Why Is My Dog Eating Grass and is it OK?
The other day, my dog, Peanut, and I were on our daily stroll through the park. Instead of trying to chase down the squirrels or sniff every park bench like he usually does, he was obsessed with eating the grass. I’ve seen Peanut eat a few blades of grass before, but this time I could barely pull him away from mowing down the lawn. This got me thinking… Is my dog sick? Is eating grass bad for h…
Shop Small this Saturday with dogIDs
Shop Small this Saturday with dogIDs
First, there was Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday, then the weekend filled in and extended all the way through Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday.At dogIDs, our favorite day of this weekend is Small Business Saturday. It’s a day to shop small and a good reminder to support the businesses we love. Supporting small or locally owned businesses funnels your hard-earned money back into your community, cr…
6 Tips for Introducing a Puppy to Your Adult Dog
6 Tips for Introducing a Puppy to Your Adult Dog
So you’re planning on adopting a puppy or younger dog, but how will your current dog react? You may need a bit of help before introducing a puppy to an older dog. Maybe she generally loves other dogs, but you’re worried she’ll be jealous or that a puppy will be too playful for her. How can you help the introduction go as smoothly as possible? The following are some ideas that should help…
Last Minute DIY Dog Crafts For Mothers Day
Last Minute DIY Dog Crafts For Mothers Day
RUH-ROH! It's almost Mother's Day and you still don't have a gift. Don't worry. dogIDs tested out some DIY dog crafts for your favorite (fur) mom.DIY Dog Crafts for Mothers DayPawesome Blossoms Here is what you will need to make this artwork: A paint canvas or paper Green acrylic paint A paint color of your choice for the flowers (also acrylic) A paint brush A sharpie or black paint A bow…
Common Fears in Dogs and How You Can Help
Common Fears in Dogs and How You Can Help
I fostered a dog last month who was scared to put her paws on different surfaces. Pavement and carpeted floors were no big deal, but tiles were scary and so was our kitchen floor!In her case, I figured she just hadn’t been exposed to those kinds of surfaces early on in her life, and after a few days she realized they were safe.Dogs develop all sorts of different fears, and I asked a couple of prof…
Best Owner Practices When Potty Training Your Puppy
Best Owner Practices When Potty Training Your Puppy
There is no doubt that potty training a puppy can be a difficult task. There are many different methods and practices that you can choose from when potty training your dog, but how do you know which one is the best? In this article, we will go over some of the best practices for potty training your puppy. These tips will help make potty training easier and less time consuming. Remember…
What Makes a Dog Tennis Ball Different
What Makes a Dog Tennis Ball Different
If your dog is anything like my dog, they’re obsessed with tennis balls. My dog will carry it with him everywhere he goes, he will make me throw it for him 1000 times in a row and then he will destroy it into as many pieces.I will then find myself at the store once again to replace his collection, even though I know these too will fall victim to Teddy’s love for ripping his toys to shreds. Have yo…
What to Know About Dog Daycare Best Practices
What to Know About Dog Daycare Best Practices
If you’re considering sending your dog to daycare, there are some things you should consider.Dog daycare is a place for your pup to socialize with other dogs and it gives them ample opportunity to exercise throughout the day, which is especially great if they’re left alone at home for most of the day. However, there can be problems with dog daycares: if your dog is anxious or aggressive around oth…
How To Get The Perfect Picture Of Your Dog
How To Get The Perfect Picture Of Your Dog
Pets In Pictures Every crazy dog lover knows that your dog needs to be in any many photos as possible. But dogs can be some of the trickiest of models. Want to take your dog's photos to the next level? Check out these tips we got from our in-house dog photography expert, Lacie.Have a Helper Keeping your pup posed and ready is difficult when you are behind the camera. Ask for a helping hand whe…
What to Do If Your Dog Gets Lost
What to Do If Your Dog Gets Lost
Having a pet go missing is every pet owner's nightmare. We keep our pets safe and hope that day never comes, but what if it does? Check out these tips to help get your pet home safely!StepsSearch the immediate areaGo to pounds and sheltersPost flyers around townCheck internet lost and found sitesLeave food, water and clothing out for your dog to come back toPet identification could mean the differ…
Your Dog Got Skunked! Now What?
Your Dog Got Skunked! Now What?
Has your dog ever been “skunked”? If so, you know how difficult it is (nearly impossible) to get rid of the strong skunk odor. In this post, we’re sharing some tips on what to do if your dog gets sprayed by a skunk and how you can attempt to remove the odor from her coat and collar. If your dog has ever been skunked, we’d love to hear what you did. What worked and what didn’t?What to…
Should You Allow Your Dog on the Bed?
Should You Allow Your Dog on the Bed?
I don't allow my dog to sleep on my bed because he's a little, um ... gross. Ace is one of those big, drooly-types who always has "shoelaces" hanging from his mouth. If I do allow him to sleep in my room on the floor, he's constantly waking me up by flapping his ears, flinging drool or snoring. Needless to say, my dog does not sleep on my bed. But what if your dog isn't as noisy and…