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New dog owners often have to decide which collar is going to be best for their furry addition. When choosing a collar, there has recently been an increase in popularity for martingale collars, otherwise known as backout collars or limited slip collars. Martingale collars have two loops that allow you to have more control over your dog. One loop serves as the main collar strap around your dog's neck. The other loop is what fastens to a leash and acts as the sliding loop, and when pulled, tightens …

Having a dog can be loads of fun. And also, loads of work! Lucky for us, we live in a time where pet ownership is getting more popular by the minute. That means that creative people are coming up with a creative solution to the problems pet owners face every day. On dogIDs.com, we have a ton of inventive products that make dog parenting so much easier. Here's our list of the Top 5 Dog Products You Never Knew You Needed!Top 5 Dog Products You Never Knew You Needed1. Personalized Dog Food …

It’s 3 am. You’re all cozy in bed, dreaming the night away until you are woken up by the most annoying sound.“Jingle-jangle-jingle”Your dog is out cruising around, shaking their tags everywhere that they go. We are about to save your sanity with one simple product. Meet the Tag SilencerThe tag silencer is a small item that goes over your metal dog tag to help silence that irritating “jingle jangle.” As an added bonus, it’s glow-in-the-dark and will help keep your tags looking like new. If you or …

Some dog owners love to be called “dog moms” or “dog dads” and they gladly refer to their pets as their fur kids. On the other hand, some people don’t like to think of their pets as their “kids.” I asked five mothers how they feel about being called dog moms, and here’s what they had to say. Do you consider yourself a dog mom?Lisa Cohn, Portland (pictured above) Mother of 3 human children and 1 dog “I'm happy to be called a dog mom. I'm proud of the fact that I spend a lot of ti …

If you're an online shopper, you know the struggle of turning down a product that has a price too good to be true. You see the discount and think, "That should hold up." It might be tempting, but don't add that leather collar for $6.00 on Amazon! You should be looking for the best for your best friend, not the cheapest option. Some of hardest working, longest lasting dog collars out there are made of leather. Leather is a great choice for a collar thanks to their durable, but elegant st …

dogIDs In The News Our tails are wagging thanks to these awesome articles about dogIDs!Internship Awareness In January, dogIDs had the chance to talk with our local newspaper, the Fargo Forum, about why internships are important in our community. Check it out here! College students Liz Hayden and Alia Kopischke are doing internships at dogIDs in downtown Fargo. David Samson / The ForumCool New Office Views Next, our office was featured in the February issue of Fargo INC! …

Lisa Napell Dicksteen never thought that her beloved family pet cat Gus would be lost. But one October day, he snuck out the door and didn’t return for months. It’s most pet lovers’ nightmare. If your pet became lost, how confident are you that he would find his way back home? If Fido is microchipped and/or wears ID tags, his chances are pretty good. But without a collar ID tag or personalized collar? Chances aren’t so good. Can you even bear to think about losing your furry friend? Na …

The holidays can be stressful enough with out-of-town friends and family visiting. An overly excited dog doesn’t make life easier! Dogs are naturally curious and social animals, which means they can get overwhelmed and overstimulated with the sudden influx of people and activities. It's important to manage their behavior to ensure a peaceful and enjoyable holiday for everyone. I am dealing with this myself as I have a 9-month-old Weimaraner who is extremely friendly. He tries to jump on …

Our company name may be dogIDs, but you might be surprised by how many tags and collars we make every month that end up on a different kind of pet - from livestock to household animals!Here are a few of our favorite engraving projects for other four-legged friends:Goat Collars for Petting Zoos One of our customers is a zoo with a group of friendly goats. They wanted a better way for their visitors to interact with the goats in the petting zoo, so they ordered personalized collars from …

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 OfficeAlways bring a lint roller.I grew up in a household where the dog didn’t shed. I quickly learned, however, that your clothes will soon be covered in hair. If you do not want to look like a crazy dog lady when going to …