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4 Quick Tips When Traveling With Your Dog
4 Quick Tips When Traveling With Your Dog
Planning a road trip and bringing your furry friend? Here are someQuick tips to keep your dog safe when traveling by car: Keep Your Dog Safe & Secure in Your Vehicle Many dogs get nervous when traveling, especially by car. A well-ventilated dog crate, container, or back seat cover for dogs can help ease your dog’s anxiety, making them feel safe and sound. Make sure it is large enoug…
The Power of Pawing It Forward with dogIDs
The Power of Pawing It Forward with dogIDs
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…
Get Your Dog to Come When Called - Every Time
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 him t…
Dog Bite Prevention - Statistics and What to Do
Dog Bite Prevention - Statistics and What to Do
National Dog Bite Prevention Week takes place the second week of April every year so we put together this infographic with statistics on dog bites in the United States for our readers.Dog Bite Prevention You'll notice that some of the reasons dogs bite include fear or pain, resource guarding or re-directing their aggression. A couple of things you can do to help prevent dog bites include…
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…
First Things You Should Teach a New Puppy
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…
Keeping Your Pet ID Tags Current
Keeping Your Pet ID Tags Current
Your pet’s ID tag is his ticket home if he gets lost.But how many dogs wear tags with old addresses or disconnected phone numbers? Or what about collars with no tags or nameplates at all?Responsible dog owners do irresponsible things sometimes. We’re all guilty. We spend money on new collars without bothering to order new tags. “Oh, we’ll just use the old tags,” we say. Then we wait days or weeks…
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…
Popular Dog Breeds - Which Might Be Right for You!
Popular Dog Breeds - Which Might Be Right for You!
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re already a dog lover. But how much do you know about the various breeds out there? We wanted to find out which breeds were the most popular in the U.S., so we’ve compiled this list, based on information from the AKC and around the Internet. See how much you know about popular dog breeds!Popular Dog Breeds Labrador Retriever Topping the…
5 Ways to Celebrate National Dog Day
5 Ways to Celebrate National Dog Day
Today is National Dog Day, a day where we celebrate man's best friend and bring awareness to the many worthy dogs that need a home.  Dogs are great companions,  always there to comfort us when we're sad and make us laugh with their antics. They deserve some appreciation! With that in mind, here are the top 5 things you can do today to celebrate. National Dog Day1) Adopt a D…
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 Should I Use A Safety Collar?
Why Should I Use A Safety Collar?
Safety Collars From dogIDsIf you are looking for a new collar for your adventurous dog, a waterproof safety collar might be right for you. When dogs are playing in a yard or out in the open, they can get stuck on objects such as a branch or a fence. A safety collar allows your pet to free themselves from that object. Learn more in this great video: Looking to buy a Safety Collar? Check out our fa…
What to do when you adopt a dog
What to do when you adopt a dog
So you want to adopt a dog, or you've already adopted a dog - congratulations! Whether you’ve rescued them from a shelter or adopted a dog from a reputable breeder, you have so much to look forward to with your new best friend by your side.You might be feeling a bit overwhelmed in the first few days, and even weeks, after bringing home your pup. That’s totally normal! It’s important to remember th…
How to Clean Dog Ears and Keep Them Clean
How to Clean Dog Ears and Keep Them Clean
Clean dog ears are very important. If your dog is pawing at his ears or shaking his head more than usual, he may have an ear infection. Or, maybe he just needs his ears cleaned. This post will go over some basic ear care tips you can follow for your dog. It will also help you decide when you might want to seek help from a veterinarian. At-home tips for keeping your dog’s ears clean Kather…