dogIDs "How-To" Dog Blog

How To Get The Perfect Picture Of Your Dog
How To Get The Perfect Picture Of Your Dog
Pets In Pictures Every crazy dog lover knows that your dog needs to be in any many photos as possible. But dogs can be some of the trickiest of models. Want to take your dog's photos to the next level? Check out these tips we got from our in-house dog photography expert, Lacie.Have a Helper Keeping your pup posed and ready is difficult when you are behind the camera. Ask for a helping hand whe…
Celebrating Another Kind of Mother
Celebrating Another Kind of Mother
It’s that time of year where we see advertisements for ways to pamper Mom – a bouquet of flowers, an Edible Arrangement, a spa day, some jewelry. But what about the other mothers? The fur moms? There may not be an official Pet Mother’s Day, but that won’t stop us from recognizing some of the lovely fur moms out there. To honor the relationship between human and pet, we asked some of our fri…
Ain't No Party Like A Puppy Party!
Ain't No Party Like A Puppy Party!
We know you'll do anything for your Fur Baby. Want to show them how much they are loved? Celebrate your pet's birthday!Don't know their birthday? Use their "Gotcha" day or Adopt-iversary as your dog's birthday event!Here are some ideas for your pet's next party.                               How To Throw Your Pet an Am…
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…
New Year's Resolutions for You or Your Dog
New Year's Resolutions for You or Your Dog
As 2015 draws to a close and 2016 is right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about New Year resolutions for you or your dog. I know some people who say they never make any because they never follow through on them, but I still like to make them whether I stick to it or not. The effort is what counts, right? Even if for a short time, it’s better than nothing.My Own ResolutionsI have se…
Fur Babies - An Alternative to Having Kids?
Fur Babies - An Alternative to Having Kids?
I am a newlywed, which means everybody is asking when my husband and I are going to have kids. It’s a tough question to answer. Am I ready for children? Do I even want to have kids? Can’t our two cats and Boxer-mix dog be enough? They sure feel like kids to me, and truth be told, I usually prefer spending time with animals anyway. Not to mention the fact that we are still paying off debt, sa…
New Artisan Partner - New Designer Dog Collars
New Artisan Partner - New Designer Dog Collars
dogIDs is always on the look-out for awesome artisan partners.Designer Dog CollarsThis summer we were thrilled to meet Kaydi Grunhovd at a local street fair, and with her wonderful collars, we knew she would be a great addition to the dogIDs artisan group.Her love of pet products happened by accident when she received a sewing machine for Christmas. After making dog collars for her friend's dogs a…
How to Stop a Dog From Counter Surfing - 4 Tips
How to Stop a Dog From Counter Surfing - 4 Tips
You set a bag of rolls on the counter and then head out to your car to carry in another grocery bag. You’re gone a whole 30 seconds and … the rolls are gone! Raise your hand if your dog is guilty of this! Do any of you have dogs that like to steal food off the counters? Not only is this frustrating, but it can even be dangerous if the dog takes something that could be harmful, like ch…
How to Soothe Your Aging Dog’s Arthritis Pain
How to Soothe Your Aging Dog’s Arthritis Pain
Often times we get our dogs as puppies. We spend their lives training them, playing with them, caring for them and loving them with all our hearts. Watching our dog grow old can be hard. As your dog ages, you’ve probably noticed that they’ve slowed down quite a bit and appear to be more “careful” with their movements when they lay down or get up. This is usually due to dog arthritis pain. Unfortun…
What to Know About Flying With a Dog
What to Know About Flying With a Dog
If you fly through a commercial airline with your dog, the following are some preparations you'll want to think about in advance. Every airline is different, of course. Plus, fees and policies could change at any time. If you plan to fly with your dog, make sure to do your own research and stay up to date with that airline's specific policies. .What to think about if you fly with your dogSma…
The Benefits of Padded Dog Collars
The Benefits of Padded Dog Collars
Lucy is wearing our Orion Padded Leather CollarThere are tons of options for dog collars out there. We even have a large selection right here at dogIDs. You may think it doesn’t really matter what type of collar your dog has, or maybe the selection is overwhelming, so you just choose one at random. To take a little of the mystery out of the myriad options, today we’re going to highlight one p…
How to Prepare Your Dog for a New Baby
How to Prepare Your Dog for a New Baby
If you’re expecting a baby, you might be wondering how the heck your dog will react to the new family member. You’re probably also thinking about what you can do ahead for planning that introduction.The following are some tips and tricks from parents who've been there.How to introduce your dog to your newborn baby1. Change up the routine before the baby arrives.Obviously, once the baby arrives you…
7 Ways to Keep Your Dog Walks Interesting
7 Ways to Keep Your Dog Walks Interesting
Walking your dog is not only a form of exercise; it is also an opportunity for him to explore the world around him and learn some good behaviors. And, of course, there’s the chance to pee and poop. However, having the same dog walking basics everyday is dull and boring. While your dog may be always excited for the walk, some people may grow less and less optimistic each day that they would wish…
Meet Four Dogs That Go to Work Every Day
Meet Four Dogs That Go to Work Every Day
Friday June 26 is Take Your Dog to Work Day! Will any of you be taking your dogs to work?The dogIDs team definitely understands the benefits of having dogs in the office. You might remember our post about the company office dogs and why they’re so important to the overall business.This year, we decided to feature several other businesses that benefit from dogs in the office.Here are four lucky dog…
8 Ways to Memorialize Your Loved Pet
8 Ways to Memorialize Your Loved Pet
It's devastating to think of losing your beloved fur-baby, but there will come a time when you'll wonder about the most fulfilling ways to memorialize a pet. September 13 is National Pet Memorial Day, but grief never restricts itself to a single day. My family’s dog, Katie, a black Australian kelpie and greyhound mix, passed away in April. Every time I go to my parents’ home, I feel like I c…