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The Top Dog Names of 2014
The Top Dog Names of 2014
One of the best things about working at dogIDs is that you get to see all kinds of creative dog names go by. Whether you're in engraving, shipping or talking with customers - you get to be exposed to a huge variety of dog names - for dogs of every breed, size and temperament!Top 20 Dog Names We thought it would be fun to go back through the orders of 2014 and find out which dog names "reigned…
Top 5 Unique Tags for Your Dog
Top 5 Unique Tags for Your Dog
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…
Can Dogs Eat Peas?
Can Dogs Eat Peas?
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 Your Dog's New Favorite Treats Are Made
How Your Dog's New Favorite Treats Are Made
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,…
What is Megaesophagus and How to Treat it?
What is Megaesophagus and How to Treat it?
Recently a customer shared photos of their new Soft Grip ScruffTag collars that had a very unique engraving about Mega E, or Megaesophagus in dogs. Megaesophagus- the food regurgitation disease- is common in dogs, humans, cats and horses and is a fatal disease if it’s not properly managed. The good news is that you can manage it and your pup will lead a happy life! It is cr…
Don’t Let Grief Win: Ideas On How To Memorialize Your Pet
Don’t Let Grief Win: Ideas On How To Memorialize Your Pet
The worst experience that any pet owner goes through is the loss of their beloved animal. Whether the death comes as a shock or is expected, coping with the death of an animal can be hard. At the very least, you can be comforted by the fact that your pet loved you until the end. There are many ways you can keep their memory alive. These tips will not only help keep your pet’s memory alive…
Meet The dogIDs Customer Service Team
Meet The dogIDs Customer Service Team
At dogIDs, our goal is to provide you with all the information you need to choose the very best product for your best friend. Behind every call and email, you will find our customer service team helping you pick a product, make adjustments to your order and answer any questions you might have. Meet our small, but amazing customer service team! Meet Keely          …
4 Fantastic Homemade Dog Food Recipes Your Pet Will Love
4 Fantastic Homemade Dog Food Recipes Your Pet Will Love
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!…
What Collar is Best for My Goat?
What Collar is Best for My Goat?
Do goats need collars? Just like with dogs, it's important for goats to have collars with up-to-date information. This is the best way to ensure that, if your goat were to ever get lost, you as the owner could be found and notified. As far as determining the right collar for your goat, think about their personality and habits: Do they remain in one area, without wandering too much?…
Top 6 Reasons to Adopt a Mutt
Top 6 Reasons to Adopt a Mutt
Today is #NationalMuttDay, so it's time to give some love to the mixed breeds in our life! Here are the top six reasons to adopt a mutt: #1: Home for a dog in need You’re more likely to find a mutt in a shelter than in any puppy advertisements. According to the Humane Society, nearly 75% of dogs in shelters are mixed. There are usually 6 to 8 million pets entering shelters…
What You Need To Know When Looking For A Purebred Dog
What You Need To Know When Looking For A Purebred Dog
The emotions you get when adding a puppy or even an adult dog to your family is a little bit what I imagine skydiving might feel like. It is filled with anticipation, anxiety, excitement and a sense of euphoria when they finally come home. A huge part of the anticipation and anxiety is finding the right dog for your family. If you are looking for a loving pet and family member, adopting a shelt…
dogIDs In The News!
dogIDs In The News!
dogIDs In The News Our tails are wagging thanks to these awesome articles about dogIDs! Internship Awareness In January, dogIDs had the chance to talk with our local newspaper, the Fargo Forum, about why internships are important in our community. Check it out here! College students Liz Hayden and Alia Kopischke are doing internships at dogIDs in downtown Fargo.…
3 Benefits of Using a Backout Collar For Your Dog
3 Benefits of Using a Backout Collar For Your Dog
New dog owners often have to decide which collar is going to be best for their furry addition. When choosing a collar, there has recently been an increase in popularity for backout collars, otherwise known as martingale collars. Backout collars have two loops that allow you to have more control over your dog. 3 Benefits of Using a Backout Collar:1. Safety FirstYour pet’s safety is a priority in ev…
DIY Pet Halloween Costumes
DIY Pet Halloween Costumes
The leaves are changing, temps are cooling and the pumpkin craze has begun. Fall is here! And that means Halloween isn’t far behind. Little children in costumes are adorable, but what’s even better than that? Pets in costumes. I always try and dress my pets up somehow for Halloween, although two of my three won’t tolerate it for more than a second. If you have a pet that will tolerate being gus…
Observations from an Intern in a Dog-Friendly Office
Observations from an Intern in a Dog-Friendly Office
Dog-friendly offices are a rare breed (pun intended). Adding dogs to a regular office environment brings a whole new set of challenges and excitement to a 9 to 5.Here are a few observations I’ve had as an intern in a dog-friendly office:9 Things You Learn from a Dog-Friendly Office Always bring a lint roller.I grew up in a household where the dog didn’t shed. I quickly learned, however, that yo…