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My Life As An Office Dog and Spokesdog
My Life As An Office Dog and Spokesdog
Woof! Oops, I mean hi! My name is River and I'm the head office pup here at dogIDs. Being the top dog is a lot of work. There are so many things I have to get done in a day! Lucky for me I have an awesome team of humans to help me out.My typical agenda looks like this: 9:01 a.m. - Get to work and begin the search for butt scratches and belly rubs. 9:12 a.m. - Start the second lap of butt sc…
What To Know When Looking For A Purebred Dog
What 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…
How To Take A Family Photo With Your Dog
How To Take A Family Photo With Your Dog
Is a family photo really complete without your favorite pup? Our furry friends are naturally apart of our family so it makes sense that they need to be included in the family photo. Here are some tips for getting the perfect family photo with your dog.Coordinating outfitsWhat’s more fun than having coordinating outfits with your favorite pet? Matching with your dog is a great way to include them i…
What does your dog really want for a holiday gift?
What does your dog really want for a holiday gift?
Just for fun, I asked a couple of dog owners what they think their dogs might really want for a holiday gift this year.Here’s what they had to say:Charlotte the Yorkie & Pippa the Yorkie mix“Pippa would love food, food and more food!” said Emily Lyons about her Yorkie/Maltese mix (pictured above, right).Charlotte, on the other hand, would love a sling-type puppy carrier.“She constantly wants to be…
I Scream, You Scream, Dogs Bark for Ice Cream
I Scream, You Scream, Dogs Bark for Ice Cream
A New Tag For Your Best FriendUnique Enamel Dog Tags by Andrew Our stainless steel painted designer dog tags were uniquely designed by our artisan partner Andrew and will surely make you and your best friend stand out in the pack! Durable, colorful, fun and stylish at the same time! We're proud of these dog tags and your dog will surely be excited to have this ice cream tag hanging on his or her c…
dogIDs Grows From Basement to Basement
dogIDs Grows From Basement to Basement
As the holiday season hits full swing, many consumers choose to shop small. We at dogIDs applaud this decision since we are also a small company.Here are 5 facts about dogIDs you may not know:1. dogIDs started in a basement. Back in 2005, dogIDs saw there was a need for personalized dog products. With an idea and a whole lot of passion, dogIDs got their paws into the world of dog products in…
Do it Yourseslf Dog Halloween Costumes
Do it Yourseslf Dog 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 g…
4 Reasons To Ditch Your Retractable Leash
4 Reasons To Ditch Your Retractable Leash
While retractable leashes may seem like a way to make dog walks easier, you might want to take a second look. Below is a list of the top 4 reasons why we are absolutely, positively not in love with retractable leashes:4 Reasons to Ditch the Retractable Leash1. They’re dangerous for your dog. These leashes can practically extend across state lines. The extra length gives your dog free…
5 Benefits of Quick-Release Buckle Dog Collars
5 Benefits of Quick-Release Buckle Dog Collars
All buckles are not created equally. Many dog owners prefer buckle collars for their dogs, but you want to make sure the buckle on your dog’s collar is safe. We’ve all seen collars with those cheap, plastic buckles that break way too easily, so obviously you want to avoid those! The personalized buckle collars from dogIDs are made with a quick-release side buckle designed for durabili…
7 Ways to Save Money on Dog Care
7 Ways to Save Money on Dog Care
Dog care can get expensive, especially if you have multiple dogs. The following are some tips and tricks from me and fellow dog lovers on how to save money in the long run on food, vet bills, boarding and other expenses. Please share your ideas in the comments.Saving Money on Dog Care1. Buy higher-quality items. If you spend more up front on higher-quality items, you can usually end up saving…
What to Know About Active Duty Military Dogs
What to Know About Active Duty Military Dogs
What You Should Know About Active Duty Military Dogs Military working dogs are an important part of our military branches. After selecting Military Working Dog Team Support Association Inc. (MWDTSA) as our Paw It Forward partner for 2015, we quickly learned just how amazing these dogs really are. From this partnership with MWDTSA, the dogIDs pack was given the opportunity to visit a military dog…
World Vets Makes an International Difference
World Vets Makes an International Difference
When dogIDs found out that the headquarters of animal aid organization, World Vets, was located right here in Fargo, we knew we had to learn more about them. We sat down with CEO and founder, Cathy King, to learn more about the mission of World Vets and how we can help.What is World Vets?World Vets is a nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the health and well-being of animals…
dogIDs Wins Happiest Company Award
dogIDs Wins Happiest Company Award
dogIDs Wins Happiest Company AwarddogIDs has been using TINYpulse for employee feedback and engagement system over the past year. Their focus is "to make employees happier around the globe."We're happy to report that based on our TINYpulse entries and surveys from the past year,dogIDs was awarded the "Happiest Company Award" for eCommerce & Retail. We're honored both by recogni…
Sharing the Puppy Love this Valentine's Day
Sharing the Puppy Love this Valentine's Day
Happy Valentine's Day What a better way to celebrate love than with a dog! This Valentine's Day, we put together something special for our customers and followers. Maybe it will give you an idea for your loved ones or maybe it will just make you smile!Check out our Puppy Love Video here.Whether you're proposing or surprising your loved one with a new pup, we can help you find the perfect…
Local Dog Elected Mayor...What a Time to be Alive!
Local Dog Elected Mayor...What a Time to be Alive!
Duke for Mayor On a beautiful Saturday in August, the small township of Cormorant, Minnesota held a ceremony to be remembered. After a five-hour grooming session, the town’s favorite dog, Duke, was elected and sworn in as honorary mayor of the city! Cormorant Daze is the township’s annual summer festival weekend, so the committee decided to do a fun and different competition this year…