dogIDs "How-To" Dog Blog
7 Ways to Keep Your Dog Walks Interesting
Walking your dog is not only a form of exercise; it is also an opportunity for him to explore the world around him and learn some good behaviors. And, of course, there’s the chance to pee and poop. However, having the same dog walking basics everyday is dull and boring. While your dog may be always excited for the walk, some people may grow less and less optimistic each day that they would wish someone could just walk their dog instead. It does not have to be that way all the time. These simp
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Jul 02, 2023
What to Put in a First-Aid Kit For Your Dog
April is
Pet First Aid Awareness Month. If you don’t have a first-aid kit for your dog at home, now is the perfect time to put one together.
You can either buy a first-aid kit for dogs or put one together yourself. I reached out to a couple of professionals for advice on the best items to include in a first-aid kit specifically for dogs. Here’s what they had to say.
Items to include in your dog’s first-aid kit
For the most part, you can just use a first-aid kit designe
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Jul 02, 2023
Microchip Dog ID Tags to Keep Your Pet Safe
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
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Jun 30, 2023
How to Keep Your Pets Safe During Natural Disasters
When natural disasters strike, many people have plans in place to make sure their families stay safe. Though you may be ready to stay safe, there’s often one family member that can be forgotten in the rush of an emergency: the family pet.June is National Pet Preparedness Month - a month where pet parents are encouraged to think about their disaster plans.National Pet Preparedness MonthDogs, cats, and other pets can easily become disoriented during and after a storm. This means they may try to ru
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Jun 30, 2023
How to Attach a Rivet-on Nameplate to a Dog Collar
Looking for a tag without the jingle? Rivet-On Nameplates are a great option! Nameplates can be attached to a variety of materials and are laser engraved.Our stainless steel or brass nameplates can be attached to a variety of collar materials and are personalized with laser engraving.You can see how easy installation is in this 'How-to' video!How to Install a Rivet-On NameplatePlace the nameplate on the collar in the location you would like to install it.Mark the nameplate rivet hole positions.P
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Jun 12, 2023
Common House Plants That Are Harmful To Your Dog
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
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Feb 21, 2023
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 your furry four-legged friend.
Items in Your Garden
Plants:
The first step in creating a garde
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Nov 26, 2022
Dangerous Doggy Doo – Clean Up After Your Pet
You take Fluffy out for an evening stroll, breathing in the fresh air and enjoying your sights and surroundings. Winding sidewalks, big trees, green bushes, squirrels scampering, children playing. Then, all of a sudden, you step on a landmine of doggy doo. Worse yet, Fluffy really wants to investigate these leftovers of another dog’s journey on this same path.
I’ve had my fair share of frustration over feces.
Picking Up Puppy Poo
In the grassy area outside my apartment where I take m
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Nov 26, 2022
Pumpkin For Dogs - The Ultimate Guide
At
dogIDs we are all about improving the lives of dogs. Because of this, we have many people ask us health questions about their dogs. One of the most common questions that you ask is about healthy superfoods for dogs. Specifically, you ask if your dog can eat pumpkin. The short answer is yes!Pumpkin For Dogs - The Ultimate Pet Superfood
Here's the long answer:
Pumpkin has many health benefits for dogs and is one food that pet owners can feel confident about safely adding it to their d
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Nov 25, 2022
How To Keep Your Pet Safe From Ticks
From April through September, there’s a common parasite to look out for on your pet: ticks.
These bugs are small but mighty and can cause serious problems for your pet if they’re not removed.
Pet owners of all types should be well-versed in where their pets can pick up ticks, how to remove them, and how to prevent ticks in the first place. Here are all your tick questions, answered:Where can my pet get ticks?
Contrary to popular conception, ticks don’t fall from trees. They tend to live
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Nov 24, 2022