dogIDs "How-To" Dog Blog

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…
Best Owner Practices When Potty Training Your Puppy
There is no doubt that potty training a puppy can be a difficult task. There are many different methods and practices that you can choose from when potty training your dog, but how do you know which one is the best? In this article, we will go over some of the best practices for potty training your puppy. These tips will help make potty training easier and less time consuming. Remember…
Is Tug of War a Safe Game to Play With Your Dog?
Tug of War is a fun game between dogs or between a person and a dog. I play tug with my Lab mix Ace almost every day. He loves it! But, my dog also growls and shakes the toy and gets overly excited at times, so I can see why some people might think tug encourages a little too much aggression. You may have even heard some people say you should always make sure to “win.” I asked a few others…
Christmas Gifts for the Dog Lover Without a Dog
As a 25-year-old, all I want for Christmas is my first dog. Please, Santa, please send me a fluffy puppy to call my own!!!Oh, wait. I can't...I live in an apartment that isn't dog-friendly.So Santa, change of plans. Can you send me these gifts instead?Gifts For The Dog Lover Without A Dog If I can't have a dog, I'll settle for an adorable t-shirt that reminds me just how much I lov…
What Makes a Dog Tennis Ball Different
If your dog is anything like my dog, they’re obsessed with tennis balls. My dog will carry it with him everywhere he goes, he will make me throw it for him 1000 times in a row and then he will destroy it into as many pieces.I will then find myself at the store once again to replace his collection, even though I know these too will fall victim to Teddy’s love for ripping his toys to shreds. Have yo…
Celebrating dogIDs Spokesdog, River!
Today is a very special day.It’s River’s 5th birthday! For the past five years, River has been the dogIDs spokesdog, fit model, product tester and morale booster. He spends every day helping us further our mission of producing and selling the highest quality dog products. River is a yellow Labrador retriever and his pet parents are dogIDs owners, Clint and Lori Howitz. He also has a human…
What to Know About Dog Daycare Best Practices
If you’re considering sending your dog to daycare, there are some things you should consider.Dog daycare is a place for your pup to socialize with other dogs and it gives them ample opportunity to exercise throughout the day, which is especially great if they’re left alone at home for most of the day. However, there can be problems with dog daycares: if your dog is anxious or aggressive around oth…
5 Home Remedies To Soothe Your Dog's Itchy Skin
Is your dog constantly scratching because of itchy skin? We found some of the most effective remedies for your itchy dog that are already in your home. We always feel sad for our poor little pups when they are constantly itching. These remedies are easy, effective, and already at your fingertips. In addition to taking the DIY route, you might consider a daily supplement to help your dog’s…
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…
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…
Can You Answer These Dog Trivia Questions?
As a pet owner, we think we know quite a bit about dogs. But do you know random facts about your furry friends?Are you an expert when it comes to dog trivia? Do you know the answer to every puppy question? Want to prove you are a master of K9 facts? dogIDs has a weekly trivia contest and we wanted to see if our blog friends could get these questions right. Check out these trivia questions to see i…
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…
What do our customers really think?
At dogIDs, we’ve been customer-focused since day one. We know that we would not be able to do what we do without our customers and their love for their pets.That’s why we LOVE hearing what our customers think about our products and their experience shopping with us. We are even more tickled when they leave us an awesome review and send us photos of their pooch.Check out some of our favorite custom…
9 Ways to Help Prevent Losing Your Dog
The tags and collars at dogIDs are designed to help dogs get home safely, but dog owners can also take precautions to prevent losing their dogs in the first place. Here are nine tips you need to know toPrevent Losing Your Dog1) Teach your dog to come when called.Most people say, “Yeah, my dog comes when called.” But does he really? Will your dog come when called 99 percent of the time? Even with…
dogIDs Continues to"Paw it Forward" with World Vets
Back in February of 2014, dogIDs introduced our partnership with the international animal aid organization, World Vets. Today, dogIDs is excited to support the World Vet mission through their “Paw It Forward" program.More About World Vets Founded in 2006, World Vets is a 501c3, non-government organization, commonly referred to as an NGO. Their vision is to create a world where all animals…