dogIDs "How-To" Dog Blog

Around 8 million animals end up in shelters every year. Of those 8 million animals only 15-20% of dogs get returned to their owner and less than 2% of cats. This number is why dogIDs believes all dogs should have information attached to them at all times. We encourage all animal parents to get their fur babies microchipped and to make them wear an ID tag! In this blog, we’ll discuss a couple common questions about microchipping and discuss the importance of what to do when you find an animal who …

Your big day wouldn’t be the same without your furry friend. Plus, proposing is extremely nerve wracking and using a dog would ease your nerves (at least a little bit). Here are some items that you can accessorize your dog in to help you ask the biggest question of your life!Have you already popped the question? Check out some pawesome ways for dog lovers to include their furry friends in their engagement photos! Although dogs aren’t always the best models, they sure do make for some cute pictur …

Our dogIDs Office Dogs Each day as the dogIDs door opens a very important event takes place, the daily "pet me" hello from our office dogs. Since we say hi to them every morning we figured it was time we introduce them to you! Meet Cece aka Office BeggarHobbies: Begging Drooling on humans when they have food Chasing lasers More begging Meet Piper aka Office SpazHobbies: Playing with her BFF Emma Running laps in production Sneaking out of her dad's sight Eating socks Me …

Choosing a name is an important part of getting a new dog, and is one that helps give your dog an identity. To your dog, the name will mean “I’m talking to you so pay attention,” but to the world your dog’s name will be a reflection on you and your relationship with your dog.The key aspects you need to consider before naming your dog...Some owners choose to go with descriptive names based on their dog’s personality or appearance, such as Scruffy, Spot or Wiggles, while some owners opt for humoro …

Summertime means fun in the sun, hanging out at the lake and more outdoor time. While summer is a great time to have fun outdoors, pets can be easily injured from such elements like heat and insects.Common Summer InjuriesOver HeatingDog's body temperature is naturally higher than humans. This means that they cannot cool down as well. It is important to avoid hot pavement and leaving your dog in a hot car.SunburnEyelids, ears and noses are most to get burnt. Make sure to apply dog-approved sunscr …

Special Concerns for Older DogsWe bring fuzzy little fur balls into our lives, often as puppies. We work through getting them trained, past the chewing phase, into loving adult dogs who are an integral part of our families. They have become the dog we want them to be and we rejoice in having them as part of our routine.But we often forget that our dogs continue to age throughout their adult lives into their twilight years as they become seniors. The exact age a dog becomes a senior varies based …

Needing to inject some happiness into your 9-5?We’ve got a solution for you: spend time with an animal. If you’re interested in having a pet improve your work day, therapy dog rental is an invaluable trend growing rapidly across the country. Schools and universities have been bringing in dogs for students to play with during finals week as a way to reduce stress, and it was a huge hit. After hearing success stories, many other businesses began to follow suit. Therapy Dog …

Most Popular Personalized Dog CollarsSo you need a new collar for your best friend. With so many collars out there, picking the right one can be ruff. The office pups at dogIDs want to help you out!Personalized Nylon Collars Custom Embroidered Nylon Dog Collar: This nylon collar is absolutely pawesome! With a variety of nylon and thread colors, you can have your pet's name and phone number stitched right on the collar. Talk about easy-to-read! Nylon ScruffTag Personalized Dog Collar: We …

Children and dogs often do really well together. I always had a dog growing up, and our family golden retriever was very tolerant of us kids playing rough with her, chasing her, taking her toys and so on. She didn’t seem to mind one bit and likely enjoyed this kind of attention from us. For other dogs, though, children can be stressful, annoying or even scary, especially if the dog is not used to them. The following are some tips to consider if your dog is uncomfortable around kids. …

Hooray! Spring is here! You know what that means. It is finally nice enough to leave the jacket at home, take your dog for long walks until the sun sets and start planting your garden.If you are thinking of testing out your green thumb, it’s important to remember the family pets before you introduce new plants to your yard or home. Adding some green to our living landscape has many benefits to us humans and our environment. Plants clean our air, make medicine, and brighten up our surroundings. H …