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4 Reasons to Use a Martingale Collar for your Dog
4 Reasons to Use a Martingale Collar for your Dog
Sometimes it’s hard to know what kind of collar would be best for your dog, especially if you’ve recently adopted the dog. The martingale collar is a good choice for a variety of dogs because it gives you a little more control than a regular collar. Plus, it has some safety benefits. It’s my go-to collar for when I’m fostering a dog. This post goes over some of the details on why I like usi…
3 Benefits of Using a Martingale Collar For Your Dog
3 Benefits of Using a Martingale Collar For Your Dog
New dog owners often have to decide which collar is going to be best for their furry addition. When choosing a collar, there has recently been an increase in popularity for martingale collars, otherwise known as backout collars or limited slip collars. Martingale collars have two loops that allow you to have more control over your dog. One loop serves as the main collar strap around your dog's nec…
Why are dogIDs Products Lifetime Guaranteed?
Why are dogIDs Products Lifetime Guaranteed?
Lifetime Guaranteed? Really? How?We like to keep things as simple as possible at dogIDs; practical with absolutely no cutting corners when it comes to quality. Since this is such a strong value for us here, we believe strongly in the products we make and thoroughly field test them to make sure others will see the same quality that we do. When you believe strongly in the quality of your work and th…
How To Put On A Dog Harness Correctly
How To Put On A Dog Harness Correctly
Using a Step-In Dog HarnessA nylon dog harness is something every dog should have. They are a great tool to use when walking with your pet. Here are instructions on How To Put On A Dog Harness Correctly.Before we start... Do you have a step-in harness? No? Check out our variety of harness at dogIDs here. Our step-in harness is available in an embroidered style or with a personalize…
Why Buy High Quality Leather Collars For My Dog?
Why 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…
Reasons Waterproof Collars are Great for Small Dogs
Reasons Waterproof Collars are Great 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 Benefits of Using Personalized Dog Collars
The Benefits of Using Personalized Dog Collars
The Benefits of Using Personalized Dog CollarsDogs can go through collars the way growing kids go through clothes. They become dirty, stinky, worn, chewed on, or too small, and then, you have to buy another new collar. Have you ever considered purchasing a custom dog collar? Believe it or not, personalized dog collars do provide benefits for owners and our furry friends. Continue reading to find o…
Dog Products That Can Save Your Pet's Life
Dog Products That Can Save Your Pet's Life
Our pets are everything to us. You would do anything and everything to keep your best friend safe. Here are our favorite products every pet parent should own.Dog Products That Can Save Your Pet's Life Embroidered Martingale Collar Safety on walks is a top priority for many pet parents. A martingale collar is used to help walk training be simple all while keeping your pet safe. When a pet…
Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe at Night
Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe at Night
Whether it's a long summer evening or a brisk winter walk after work, you and your dog like to spend time outside when it's dark out. You want to make sure you and your dog are visible to drivers when you’re out and about, so the following are a couple of safety tips to keep in mind, no matter the season.Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe at NightKeep your dog close Last October I was driving home…
Dog ID Tags - Not just for Dogs
Dog ID Tags - Not just for Dogs
Our company name may be dogIDs, but you might be surprised by how many tags and collars we make every month that end up on a different kind of pet - from livestock to household animals!Here are a few of our favorite engraving projects for other four-legged friends:Goat Collars for Petting Zoos One of our customers is a zoo with a group of friendly goats. They wanted a better way for their vis…
3 Benefits of a Nylon Dog Collar
3 Benefits of a Nylon Dog Collar
At dogIDs, we offer a wide variety of collars. From waterproof to leather, the one collar our customers love the best is our nylon dog collars. Nylon dog collars can provide multiple benefits for your pup while keeping the traditional dog collar look.3 benefits of nylon collar for dogs nylon dog collars:Ultimate ComfortNylon collars are made from soft durable webbing that will give your pup ultima…
10 Benefits of Personalized Dog Collars
10 Benefits of Personalized Dog Collars
Benefits of Personalized Dog CollarsWhile dog identification tags and personalized buckle collars are popular ways to identify your dog, dogIDs ScruffTag, NamePlate and Embroidered Collars offer several advantages over traditional tags and engraved buckle collars. Here are some of the benefits that will ensure your dog stays known and safely home.More Secure: Dog ID tags can fall off or become dam…
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…
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…
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…