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How to Prepare for Your First Dog
How to Prepare for Your First Dog
Getting your first dog? Here's a checklist to help. You've decided that you want a dog, but what do you do now? When you get your first dog, it is important to do some research. I do not have any pets but decided that I would like to get a dog. I have been scouring the internet looking for the best breed, training tips and how to puppy proof my apartment. Here is a checklist that I made up that…
How Your Dog's New Favorite Treats Are Made
How Your Dog's New Favorite Treats Are Made
Sit, stay, brew!If there are two things that Riley Rogers knows best, it's that his dogs deserve the best and that you can't go wrong with a pint of locally brewed beer.As dog breeds continue to grow and change every day, so do the list of allergies pet owners need to look out for.After constantly guessing what his dogs were eating and seeing so many treats being recalled, Riley, a chef and baker,…
How to Apartment Hunt with Your Dog
How to Apartment Hunt with Your Dog
I’ve lived in several apartments with my Lab mix Ace and two cats. Believe me, I understand how challenging it can be to find an apartment that welcomes your pets! I’ve put together a list of tips and expectations for apartment searching if you have a dog. How to Apartment Hunt with Your Dog1. For future dog owners … If you don’t have a dog yet but you’re planning on getting one, it’s a l…
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…
Shelter or Pet Store? Where to Find Your Next Pet
Shelter or Pet Store? Where to Find Your Next Pet
When you decide to expand your family by getting a new furry friend, you have to make a choice between buying a dog or adopting one from a shelter. But what decision is right for your family?Pet Store PupsWhen buying a dog from a pet store you need to know that most of these pups come from puppy mills. Puppy mills owners are not loving, nurturing breeders. They run high volume puppy manufacturing…
November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month, so I wanted to learn more about the signs of diabetes in pets, what causes it and if there is anything pet owners can do to prevent their pets from becoming diabetic. Here’s what I found out:What is diabetes? According to Cornell University, diabetes is a complex and common disease where the body either: doesn't produce insulin (type I diabe…
Keeping Your Dog Happy & Healthy in an Apartment
Keeping Your Dog Happy & Healthy in an Apartment
Coming home to a four-legged friend’s loving face can be the best thing after a long day at work, but some people think they can’t have this luxury because having dogs in apartments is too difficult. With these five tips on keeping your pooch happy and healthy, even you apartment dwellers can know the joys of owning a dog.5 Tips for Keeping Your Dog Happy in an Apartment1. Be RealisticWhat kind of…
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…
What Dog Supplies You Need for a New Dog
What Dog Supplies You Need for a New Dog
Are you bringing a new addition into your family? New year new puppy, right? If you’ve got a new bundle of fur joining your home, you need to stock up on some essentials.You may be asking yourself, “What do I need for my new puppy?” Well, we’ve got the answer: a bunch of stuff. Supplies Your New Pup Will NeedCollar & LeashFor a new puppy, a good first collar to choose is a nylon adjustable collar.…
How to Care for Your Dog’s Paws in Winter Weather
How to Care for Your Dog’s Paws in Winter Weather
Depending on where you live, you may need to consider extra care for your dog’s paws in winter months. For example, winter weather can cause cracked or dry paws. Plus, some dogs are sensitive to the cold, snow and ice on their feet. For these reasons, I reached out to two veterinarians to get their advice on winter paw care. Should your pup wear dog boots? I wrote a whole post on dog b…
Should You Hike With Your Dog Off Leash?
Should You Hike With Your Dog Off Leash?
One of my favorite things to do with my dog Ace is taking him on off-leash hikes and walks.I had no idea this was such a controversial issue until I innocently posted about hiking with my dog off leash on another site and people (serious backpackers) told me a thing or two about how dogs should never hike off leash!Their reasons were: safety of other hikers &concern for the wildlifeAs much as I h…
What is Dog Bloat and How to Prevent it
What is Dog Bloat and How to Prevent it
Mealtime is probably one of your pup's favorite activities. But did you know that your dog's meal can be dangerous?Here is a quick lesson in dog bloat that could save your pet's life.What is Dog Bloat?According to PetMD.com, dog bloat (or Gastric Dilatation Volvulus - GDV) is caused when your dog's stomach fills with gas, liquid, or food, causing a large amount of pressure on their diaphragm. This…
What is Megaesophagus and How to Treat it?
What is Megaesophagus and How to Treat it?
Recently a customer shared photos of their new Waterproof ScruffTag collars that had a very unique engraving about Mega E, or Megaesophagus in dogs. Megaesophagus- the food regurgitation disease- is common in dogs, humans, cats and horses and is a fatal disease if it’s not properly managed. The good news is that you can manage it and your pup will lead a happy life! It is critical thou…
My Life As An Office Dog and Spokesdog
My Life As An Office Dog and Spokesdog
Woof! Oops, I mean hi! My name is River and I'm the head office pup here at dogIDs. Being the top dog is a lot of work. There are so many things I have to get done in a day! Lucky for me I have an awesome team of humans to help me out.My typical agenda looks like this: 9:01 a.m. - Get to work and begin the search for butt scratches and belly rubs. 9:12 a.m. - Start the second lap of butt sc…