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What Items Should I Get As A First Time Pet-Parent?
What Items Should I Get As A First Time Pet-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…
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 LifeEmbroidered Martingale CollarSafety 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 gets spooke…
The Ultimate Gift Guide For Your Human
The Ultimate Gift Guide For Your Human
As a pup, it can be ruff finding the perfect gift for your human. But fear not our fuzzy friends, dogIDs has created a gift guide to help you find the perfect present for your human.Gifts For Your HumanFor the Coffee Obsessed HumanDoes your human love taking you out for a pup-a-chino? Give them the gift that will help them deal with your tail waking them up early with these fun coffee mugs.F…
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 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 favorite collar…
How To Care For Your Nylon Dog Collar
How To Care For Your Nylon Dog Collar
Nylon collars are a great option for your pet. With a variety of colors to pick from, you can match your pup's personality. But what happens when your nylon collar starts to show wear and tear?Here are the dogIDs tips for caring for your nylon dog collar.Nylon Collar CareHow to Set the Color of Your Nylon CollarIt's always exciting to order a new collar for your best friend. dogIDs offers a variet…
5 Pet Products You Never Knew You Needed
5 Pet Products You Never Knew You Needed
Having a dog can be loads of fun. And also, loads of work! Lucky for us, we live in a time where pet ownership is getting more popular by the minute. That means that creative people are coming up with a creative solution to the problems pet owners face every day. On dogIDs.com, we have a ton of inventive products that make dog parenting so much easier. Here's our list of the T…
What You Need To Know About Dog Skin Care
What You Need To Know About Dog Skin Care
According to petmd.com there are over 160 different types of skin disorders for dogs. Skin conditions can range from bacterial, fungal, parasitic, hormonal and allergies. With dog skin care issues becoming more common, dogIDs wanted to take a minute to explain some of these conditions and how to treat them.Dog Skin Care 1o1AllergiesWith a variety of new breeds being introduced into the dog world…
Sponsor.Dog - Helping Rescues, One Dog At A Time
Sponsor.Dog - Helping Rescues, One Dog At A Time
According to ASPCA, there are approximately 7.6 animals up for adoption every year.7.6 million animals looking for a forever home.7.6 animals in need of our help.dogIDs believes that every dog deserves to be happy. Although you might not be able to adopt a dog, you can still help. Sponsor.Dog Our Sponsor.Dog program features adoptable pets that are located at shelters around the United States.…
Microchip ID Tags: An Important Part of Keeping Your Pet Safe
Microchip ID Tags: An Important Part of Keeping Your Pet Safe
Around 8 million animals end up in shelters every year. Of those 8 million animals only 15-20% of dogs get returned to their owner and less than 2% of cats. This number is why dogIDs believes all dogs should have information attached to them at all times. We encourage all animal parents to get their fur babies microchipped and to make them wear an ID tag! In this blog, we’ll discuss a couple commo…
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…
From Basement to Basement
From Basement to Basement
As the holiday season hits full swing, many consumers choose to shop small. We at dogIDs applaud this decision since we are also a small company.Here are 5 facts about dogIDs you may not know:1. dogIDs started in a basement. Back in 2005, dogIDs saw there was a need for personalized dog products. With an idea and a whole lot of passion, dogIDs got their paws into the world of dog products…
New Artisan Dog Tags Partner from Montana
New Artisan Dog Tags Partner from Montana
Meet TessaWe are happy to introduce another member to our artisan family, Tessa! Tessa Burnett owns Hattie Rex, a Montana-based shop specializing in handmade personalized dog tags and jewelry. Tessa began making hand-stamped dog tags in 2007, when she got her first dog - a yellow lab puppy named Pablo. “A lot of my friends at the time were having babies and I just had a puppy,” Tessa laughed. “He…
The Top 3 Leashes for Everyday Dog Ownership
The Top 3 Leashes for Everyday Dog Ownership
Depending on what activities you like to do with your dog, you may need a variety of different leashes for each situation. In this post, I’ll go over a couple of popular leash options and give some examples of when each leash could be used. If you have a favorite type of leash, let me know in the comments!Different types of leashes for dogsThe basic snap leash Snap leashes are your typic…
Orthopedic Dog Beds: Not Just for Seniors!
Orthopedic Dog Beds: Not Just for Seniors!
How many beds have you gone through for your dog? Personally, I’ve bought Brick about five beds in the five years I’ve had him. I often went for the lowest-priced options thinking I’d save money, but they’d never last. Either they’d get lumpy or too flat, or simple wear and tear got the best of them too quickly. If only I had gotten a high-quality, durable bed off the bat, because that w…
4 Reasons to Use a Harness to Walk Your Dog
4 Reasons to Use a Harness to Walk Your Dog
I’m a dog walker, so I use a variety of available tools for walking different types of dogs. One of those options is a leash and harness. The following are some reasons why you may want to consider a harness for your dog. Reasons to Use a HarnessA harness is more difficult to slip out of. Some dogs are able to slip out of their collars more easily than others. For safety reaso…