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What are the First Things You Should Teach a New Puppy?
What are the First Things You Should Teach a New Puppy?
“Start training right away.” That’s what you’ll hear if you add a new puppy to your family. Good advice, but also overwhelming. Puppies need to learn their names and basic commands but also how to walk on a leash, where to go potty and how to interact with other pets. Where to even begin? I turned to four experienced dog trainers and asked for their tips. You can’t go wrong t…
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,…
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!…
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…
Clean Safely: dog products that do the job without harm
Clean Safely: dog products that do the job without harm
These days it seems like nothing is safe anymore. Artificial ingredients, chemicals and GMOs, report after report caution against the dangers in using many commercial items, from beauty products to food to medicine. While it’s important to be an informed consumer regarding the products we buy for ourselves, how it affects our pets is a whole other animal (no pun intended). Harmful Cle…
Embroidered Awareness Dog Leashes Indicate Your Dog's Needs
Embroidered Awareness Dog Leashes Indicate Your Dog's Needs
When I foster dogs, it would be great to have a leash that says “ADOPT ME” to let people know the cute dog at my side is looking for a home. I like to take my foster dogs out and about to public places to get them attention, but I’m shy about starting conversations with strangers. This type of leash could help me get a conversation going with potential adopters. dogIDs is now offering Embroide…
How to Stop a Dog From Barking at Other Dogs on Walks
How to Stop a Dog From Barking at Other Dogs on Walks
If you have a reactive dog, or even just an overly excited dog, then you know how frustrating it can be when your dog lunges and barks at other dogs on walks. It's embarrassing, to say the least. I reached out to three professional dog trainers to get some realistic tips that dog owners can try if they’re dealing with this type of problem. If you have a dog that tends to bark at other dogs…
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…
Popular Dog Breeds (and Which Might Be Right for You!)
Popular Dog Breeds (and Which Might Be Right for You!)
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re already a dog lover. But how much do you know about the various breeds out there? We wanted to find out which breeds were the most popular in the U.S., so we’ve compiled this list, based on information from the AKC and around the Internet. See how much you know about popular dog breeds!Popular Dog Breeds Labrador Retriever Topping t…
5 Easy Ways To Dress Up Your Pet
5 Easy Ways To Dress Up Your Pet
Did you know that January 14th is National Dress Up Your Pet Day? It can be difficult to get your dog to cooperate in dressing up.At dogIDs, we have quick, simple options that your pet will love to wear.Here are 5 easy ways to start dressing up your best friend.Dog Apparel From dogIDsDog Bow TiesWho's a dapper dog? Pick your favorite fabric from these bow tie selections for your dog. These bow tie…
River's Favorite Products
River's Favorite Products
Our spokesdog, River, is a very active yellow labrador who loves to swim and fetch. River, just like all dogs, always has his favorite toys and treats, so we are making a list of River’s favorite things. He would have liked to type this list himself, but his paws are just too big for the keyboard!River's Favorite ProductsOne of River’s favorite things is our Waterproof Soft Grip ScruffTag Personal…
Which Rivets are Best for My Dog's Collar?
Which Rivets are Best for My Dog's Collar?
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 Colla…
Doggos In The Office: Why Every Office Needs Them
Doggos In The Office: Why Every Office Needs Them
As you probably may have guessed, at dogIDs we bring our puppers to work with us, and they serve more of a purpose than you would think.Job Description: Office DogOfficial Guest GreeterAt a business, it is important to make guests feel welcome. When a coworker, courier or guest comes to the door our greeters run to give a friendly hello. Each pupper has their own greeting. River is a big woofer wh…