Every dog deserves a chance at adoption. Often times pets with medical issues are overlooked, but our friend, Christina Lee, at Deaf Dogs Rock is trying to change the views on adopting deaf dogs.What is it like to own a deaf pet?
Owning a deaf dog isn't that much different from owning a hearing dog. We look at it from the standpoint of our deaf dogs are 1. Dogs first 2. a Breed second 3. De…
Did any of you adopt a dog or puppy over the holidays? Sometimes training a new pup can be overwhelming. Where do you even start? To help you out, I thought I’d go over some of the basics.
January is also National Train Your Dog Month, which was selected by the Association of Professional Dog Trainers to raise awareness about the importance of dog training. It’s a good reminder for all of…
We’re excited for the fun pet holiday coming up next week! This month, "Pet Appreciation Week" is celebrated and is a great excuse to spend some time with your pup.Here’s a list of some of our 10 favorite ways you can show your own dog some extra appreciation!Show Your Dog Some Appreciation1. Treat her to a professional groom.(Unless that experience gives her anxiety! In which case, cons…
Paw It Forward With dogIDs
Started in 2015, our Paw It Forward program gives our customers the opportunity to support wonderful organizations that improve the lives of dogs. Every dog lover that shops on our site can donate $1, $5 or more to the nonprofit we’re featuring for the quarter.
At dogIDs, our mission is to improve the lives of dogs. We seek only the best partners to feature for this…
From April through September, there’s a common parasite to look out for on your pet: ticks.
These bugs are small but mighty and can cause serious problems for your pet if they’re not removed.
Pet owners of all types should be well-versed in where their pets can pick up ticks, how to remove them, and how to prevent ticks in the first place. Here are all your tick questions, answered:Where ca…
Summer’s the perfect time to soak up some sunshine and get away from work, school, or whatever other responsibilities you may have. While you’re heading to the lake, trekking the trails, or exploring within your own city, don’t forget to take Fido with you!Dog’s make great vacation buddies and there are plenty of areas, local and not, that are dog-friendly.North DakotaMandan/BismarckIn North Dakot…
National Dog Week, the Best Week of the Year!
Attention all you party animals, it’s time to celebrate canines! This week is National Dog Week, which runs through the last week in September. This barktastic holiday is said to be started by Captain William Judy in 1928 to educate dog owners about their responsibilities to their pets and communities.
Speaking of community, we wanted to honor t…
Thanks to our guest blogger, Emma Olson, for sharing her experience with shedding in her dog Brownie.
Dog Hair
About a month ago, I started noticing how often I was sweeping my floors. It wasn’t dirt I was piling into my dustpan, but dog hair.
So. Much. Dog. Hair.
This can’t be normal, I thought as I watched Brownie, my 7-year-old pointer/lab mix, walk across my clean floors. I could l…
My husband and I got married in 2012, and we had our Lab mix at the outdoor ceremony and reception.
As someone whose life revolves around dogs, this was important to me, and I’m thankful I will always have those memories and photos of my special dog Ace.
Of course, having your dog at your wedding causes a lot of additional stress, so I thought I’d share a few tips that might be helpfu…
My puppy Remy somehow made it through his basic obedience class last week. (He’s quite a handful!)
One unique thing about this training class was the instructor encouraged us all to use martingale-style collars. dogIDs offers martingale collars in Nylon and in a Waterproof option. Martingale collars are “limited slip” collars. They tighten a bit under tension but not so much that they co…
It’s something all pet owners hear about, but rarely have more details on: heartworm.Heartworm is more common than pet owners realize, and can seriously affect the health and well-being of your pet. However scary heartworm may seem, there are plenty of prevention methods and treatment options for your pet that makes it a lot less intimidating.What are heartworms?Before even getting into the preven…
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…
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,…
Let's face it, your dog is always the cutest dog at the dog park.To you, no other pup can compare! Besides wanting your pet to stand out from the pack, you also want them to stay safe. A unique dog ID tag is a great way to show off your dog's personality while outfitting them with the right information to get them home safely should they get lost.Here are favorite unique dog tags to help your pet…
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…