Raise Your Paw If You Love Peas!If you look at the ingredients on the back of your dog’s dry food bag or are looking for homemade dog food recipes to make your dog, you might notice a popular ingredient is peas. We have to be careful what ingredients we give our dogs, so you are probably wondering, can dogs eat peas? The short answer is yes. They typically are good for humans and pups! We’ll walk…
Sometimes it’s just too dang hot out to do any serious exercising with your dog.
I normally recommend a walk every single day for most dogs, but I live in an area where it rarely gets above 85 degrees (that’s nothing for some of you!).
For unbearably hot days, I still try to walk at 5 a.m. or in the evening, but I know that’s not always possible and some pups really need a mid-day activity.…
If your dog is dealing with separation anxiety, we know it can be stressful for everyone, not just the dog!You wonder if your neighbors are going to complain about the barking. You worry what your dog is going to destroy next and you feel bad she’s feeling so anxious.When a dog has separation anxiety, it generally means she is anxious about being left alone or about being separated from her owners…
Whether you’re going on a weekend getaway or spending two weeks abroad, an important step in your vacation prep is making sure your pet will be well cared for. Bringing your four-legged family members along for the trip is the preferred option, but sometimes it just isn’t possible. In order to help prevent anxiety and make sure your pet feels comfortable, here are some great tips on prepping for v…
It seems like every day a new dog treat is in the news for being unhealthy, harmful or dangerous for your pet. With so many options, it's difficult to keep track and know what your pet would like best.
At dogIDs, we believe in giving your dog the best treats made from top notch ingredients. Here are a few of our favorites:Made in Fargo
One of our favorite treats for your pup is made just a…
You’ve heard it before, dogs are expensive. There is the initial adoption fee which helps keep your local rescue running, all the food, toys, tags, treats and of course regular vet check-ups. Sure, it all seems pretty manageable. As with any other lifestyle change, you check your budget, put some money in a separate savings account and stay on top of being the best Dog Mom or Dad you can be.Howeve…
We’ve all been there, right?Maybe you’re ready to leave the dog park, so you call your dog to go home ... only he doesn’t come when you call him. So frustrating! It seems your dog won't listen to you when you want him to.Or maybe you ask him to sit during a wal…
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…
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…
My mutt Ace is a big, drooly black Lab mix with long legs and a blocky head.
Most people think he’s some sort of great dane or hound mix, but all his mixed-breed DNA test could tell me was “50 percent Labrador.”
When I adopted my dog, I wasn’t set on any particular breed or mixed breed, but I did know I wanted to adopt a dog in need.
This allowed me to choose a dog based on personality…
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…
Who is more loyal than a man’s best friend? Dogs love their owners, and as their parents, we take on board the emotional roller-coaster that is pet parenthood! Whether it’s waking up to their slobbery kisses at four in the morning, or leaving smelly treats on the freshly cleaned carpet, it is never a dull day for all the dog owners out there.
In return, we receive the unconditional love an…
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…
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…
“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…