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How to Stop Your Dog From Barking When Home Alone
How to Stop Your Dog From Barking When Home Alone
When I first adopted my dog Ace, he would bark for 20 minutes every time I left for work (those high-pitched, annoying yips!). This was stressful for me, because I lived in an apartment at the time and didn’t want my new dog to cause problems with my neighbors. I remember asking a friend what I should do, and she said not to worry. She believed my dog would adjust just fine to my ro…
How To Pick The Right Collar For A Christmas Gift
How To Pick The Right Collar For A Christmas Gift
Thinking about giving the pet enthusiast on your Christmas list a new collar for their dog or cat? Follow this guide to help you choose the best collar: Choosing the Right Collar Know the pet’s personality. Is the pet active? Is it a boy, or is it a girl? Does the dog spend a lot of time outside or inside? All of these factors will help you figure out the right size, color, and materia…
Creating the Perfect Garden for You and Your Dog
Creating the Perfect Garden for You and Your Dog
As gardening season begins, you may have many questions when it comes to planting a dog-friendly garden: What plants are poisonous to my dog? What plants are healthy for my dog? What mulches/fertilizers/pesticides are safe for my dog? What does a dog-friendly garden look like? This article will serve as your guide to creating the perfect garden not only for your backyard, but also for yo…
The First Steps to Training your New Dog
The First Steps to Training your New Dog
Did any of you adopt a dog or puppy over the holidays? Sometimes training a new pup can be overwhelming. Where do you even start? To help you out, I thought I’d go over some of the basics. January is also National Train Your Dog Month, which was selected by the Association of Professional Dog Trainers to raise awareness about the importance of dog training. It’s a good reminder for…
Keeping Your Dog Happy & Healthy in an Apartment
Keeping Your Dog Happy & Healthy in an Apartment
Coming home to a four-legged friend’s loving face can be the best thing after a long day at work, but some people think they can’t have this luxury because having dogs in apartments is too difficult. With these five tips on keeping your pooch happy and healthy, even you apartment dwellers can know the joys of owning a dog.5 Tips for Keeping Your Dog Happy in an Apartment1. Be RealisticWhat kind of…
How to Help Your Dog Adjust to a New Home
How to Help Your Dog Adjust to a New Home
Moving into your new home can be a process. You’re probably excited to start this new journey, but it’s important to remember that this new place can be scary for your pet.My dog and I recently moved into a new apartment and it was a big change for him. It’s important to remember that you’re not the only one that has to get used to a new place - your dog does too. Here are some of the things I fou…
How To Care For Your Nylon Dog Collar
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…
How to Care For Your Leather Dog Collar
How to Care For Your Leather Dog Collar
As a pet owner, you only want the best for your best friend. You know it takes time to find the perfect leather collar for your dog. What some owners don't realize is that leather products require care and conditioning. Since leather is technically an animal skin, it can become worn down from natural elements and lack of oils. This required care will depend on what type of leather your collar…
Last Minute DIY Dog Crafts For Mother's Day
Last Minute DIY Dog Crafts For Mother's Day
RUH-ROH! It's almost Mother's Day and you still don't have a gift. Don't worry. dogIDs tested out some DIY dog crafts for your favorite (fur) mom.DIY Dog CraftsPawesome Blossoms Here is what you will need to make this artwork: A paint canvas or paper Green acrylic paint A paint color of your choice for the flowers (also acrylic) A paint brush A sharpie or black paint A bowl of…
How to Prepare Your Dog for a New Baby
How to Prepare Your Dog for a New Baby
If you’re expecting a baby, you might be wondering how the heck your dog will react to the new family member. You’re probably also thinking about what you can do ahead for planning that introduction.The following are some tips and tricks from parents who've been there.How to introduce your dog to your newborn baby1. Change up the routine before the baby arrives.Obviously, once the baby arrives you…
How to Keep Your Dog’s Ears Clean
How to Keep Your Dog’s Ears Clean
If your dog is pawing at his ears or shaking his head more than usual, he may have an ear infection. Or, maybe he just needs his ears cleaned. This post will go over some basic ear care tips you can follow for your dog. It will also help you decide when you might want to seek help from a veterinarian. At-home tips for keeping your dog’s ears clean Katherine van Ekert is a veterinarian…
3 Easy Tricks to Teach Your Dog Today
3 Easy Tricks to Teach Your Dog Today
I wanted to come up with a couple of easy tricks dog owners could teach their dogs of any age. The tricks are “speak,” “play dead” and “roll over.” These aren’t necessarily the only ways to teach these commands, but hopefully they can help you brainstorm. And let us know if your dog can do any fun tricks! 3 Easy Tricks to Teach Your DogSpeak I taught my dog Ace to speak, and it was rea…
How to Choose the Right Dog Trainer
How to Choose the Right Dog Trainer
How did you go about choosing a trainer for your dog? Did you read reviews? Did you choose the trainer a friend recommended? Did you make your decision based on cost? We would love your feedback because choosing a trainer can be such an overwhelming process for new dog owners. The following are some ideas from two professional trainers to hopefully help you make the best choice for your dog i…
How to Choose a Veterinarian
How to Choose a Veterinarian
So, you’ve adopted a puppy or new dog. How do you go about choosing the right veterinarian? You can assume all veterinarians are experts on canine and feline health, but that doesn’t always mean they are good with all types of dogs and cats. It also doesn't guarantee they have good communication skills around  people. I thought I’d share a few ideas to think about when ch…
Top 10 Tips for Responsible Pet Ownership
Top 10 Tips for Responsible Pet Ownership
In honor of February being Responsible Pet Ownership Month, we at dogIDs wanted to remind you of some of the ways you can make sure you’re being a great doggie owner. You love your animal companion, but sometimes we all need reminders on how to give your dog the very best and keep him happy and healthy. Aside from committing to the long haul, here are 10 things you can do to be a responsible pe…