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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…
4 Ways You Can Treat Your Dog This Valentine's Day
4 Ways You Can Treat Your Dog This Valentine's Day
Is your furry friend your Valentine this year? Here are 4 ways you can treat your favorite dog this Valentine’s Day.Showing Affection There are many ways you can show your favorite pup love without getting them a gift. For Valentine’s Day spend a little extra time playing with your dog. Throwing a couple more rounds of frisbee or ball will make your four legged friend feel appreciated. Don’t…
How To Pick The Right Collar For A Christmas Gift
How To Pick The Right Collar For A Christmas Gift
Thinking about giving the pet enthusiast on your Christmas list a new collar for their dog or cat? Follow this guide to help you choose the best collar:Choosing the Right CollarKnow the pet’s personality. Is the pet active? Is it a boy, or is it a girl? Does the dog spend a lot of time outside or inside? All of these factors will help you figure out the right size, color, and material.Pick a…
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…
dogIDs Helpful Guide To Nylon Collars
dogIDs Helpful Guide To Nylon Collars
Nylon collars are the perfect combination of soft and durable. They are easily adjustable, available in all your favorite colors, and your dog will love them because they are so comfortable. Now, the big question is:What type of nylon collar should you get for your dog? We’ve put together a guide to our nylon collars to help you decide which will be best for you and your dog. Embroidere…
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…
Personalized Reflective ScruffTag Dog Collars
Personalized Reflective ScruffTag Dog Collars
Reflective ScruffTag Dog CollarIf function is your top priority, our Reflective ScruffTag Collars with a built in personalized name plate are the ticket, no noisy hanging id tag! A high visibility and reflective collar with a custom laser engraved nameplate built in. Highly visible in daylight and at night. Plus it's water proof, odor proof and VERY tough!Each collar is made with extreme…
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…
Embroidered Digital Camo Personalized Dog Collar
Embroidered Digital Camo Personalized Dog Collar
Embroidered Digital Camo Personalized Dog CollarThese digital camouflage nylon webbing collars are embroidered with your own contact information or personal message. The embroidery is done on a digital camouflage nylon ribbon which is sewn directly onto the nylon webbing. This makes the embroidery very crisp, clean and easy to read. The plastic side release buckle is very convenient to use and tou…
Colorful Italian Leather Dog Collars!
Colorful Italian Leather Dog Collars!
The Italian Leather Dog Collars are sure to brighten your dog's day!Our Personalized Designer Italian Leather Collars are in a class all by themselves. With eleven beautiful colors to pick from and sizes available for all dog breeds, shapes and sizes, you are sure to find just the right collar to match your dog's personality. Super soft and so, so very classy!With two layers of leather stitched to…
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…
Sharing the Puppy Love this Valentine's Day
Sharing the Puppy Love this Valentine's Day
Happy Valentine's Day What a better way to celebrate love than with a dog! This Valentine's Day, we put together something special for our customers and followers. Maybe it will give you an idea for your loved ones or maybe it will just make you smile!Check out our Puppy Love Video here.Whether you're proposing or surprising your loved one with a new pup, we can help you find the perfect…