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7 Tips for Taking Your Dog Camping
7 Tips for Taking Your Dog Camping
Many of us enjoy including our dogs in all kinds of outdoor activities. That's one of the reasons dogs are so great. They're up for anything! What could be better for a dog than going for hikes, hanging out by the fire and curling up in the tent with the humans? Here are7 tips to keep in mind if you plan on taking your dog camping this summer.Practice some shorter outdoor adventures first. If…
How to Stop a Dog or Puppy from Chewing
How to Stop a Dog or Puppy from Chewing
Dogs chew for all kinds of reasons. Their jaws are built for some serious gnawing, but they also seem to chew because it's fun and probably relaxing. While it may be unfair to expect your dog to stop chewing completely, you should be able to teach herWhich items are appropriate for chewing. Here are some ideas to prevent your dog or puppy from chewing inappropriate items:1. Prevention goes a…
4 Fantastic Homemade Dog Food Recipes
4 Fantastic Homemade Dog Food Recipes
Making homemade dog food recipes is becoming more popular. There are several reasons that people want to try a new dog food, or new food preparation for their dog. Some of those factors include your dog being sick, has IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). If your dog fits into these categories then switching from store bought food might be your answer. Get 56 homemade dog food recipes here! Maki…
Can Dogs Eat Peas and What are the Benefits?
Can Dogs Eat Peas and What are the Benefits?
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…
How to Handle Separation Anxiety in Dogs
How to Handle Separation Anxiety in Dogs
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…
How to Prep Your Dog For Vacation Away From Them?
How to Prep Your Dog For Vacation Away From Them?
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…
How to Stop a Dog From Barking at Other Dogs
How to Stop a Dog From Barking at Other Dogs
If you have a reactive dog, or even just an overly excited dog, then you know how frustrating it can be when your dog lunges and barks at other dogs on walks. It's embarrassing, to say the least. I reached out to three professional dog trainers to get some realistic tips that dog owners can try if they’re dealing with this type of problem. If you have a dog that tends to bark at other dogs…
Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe at the Lake
Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe at the Lake
As we head into summer, lots of dogs will be traveling to various lakes and beaches with their families. While the dogs swim, run, play fetch and chase squirrels, it's important for dog owners to keep some safety tips in mind. The following are someIdeas to help keep your dog safe at the lake this summer.1. Don't forget your ID! Make it as easy as possible for your dog to get back to you if h…
Five tips for boarding your dog
Five tips for boarding your dog
So your summer travel plans are in place. But who will take care of your dog? Is it best to hire a pet sitter? Should you leave him with "Grandma"? How about taking him to a boarding facility? These are all great options, but this post will focus onHow to prepare for leaving your dog at a boarding facility.1. Tour the facility in advance.It's a good idea to tour the boarding facility before you ac…
What to Do if Your Dog Won’t Listen
What to Do if Your Dog Won’t Listen
                                       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…
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…
Nylon ScruffTag Personalized Dog Collars
Nylon ScruffTag Personalized Dog Collars
These adjustable heavy-duty yet silky-smooth nylon webbing personalized dog collars feature a personalized nameplate and side release buckle. With no noisy hanging id tag, they're the perfect combination of safety and style. The side release military grade plastic buckle makes it extremely easy to take the collar on and off while still holding strong. The personalized nameplate offers you the secu…
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…
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…
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…