dogIDs "How-To" Dog Blog

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 variety of bright and vibrant collars for your pup, but bright colors tend to fade over time. We want to h …

dogIDs is always on the look-out for awesome artisan partners.Designer Dog CollarsThis summer we were thrilled to meet Kaydi Grunhovd at a local street fair, and with her wonderful collars, we knew she would be a great addition to the dogIDs artisan group.Her love of pet products happened by accident when she received a sewing machine for Christmas. After making dog collars for her friend's dogs as well as her own, the requests started rolling in. From there, she began selling collars at farmers …

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 your schedule might get a little … hectic.Jeris Pugh is a father and the owner of The Martial ARFS, a t …

If your dog is traveling with you this holiday season, here’s a few tips and pointers [thanks, U.S. Humane Society! to keep in mind before venturing out. Traveling with Your PetTravel Method ---> CAR Don’t… let your dog stick its head out the window. He could jump out unexpectedly, could get hit with debris, or could get sick from an influx of frigid air. Don’t… let a pet loose in a moving vehicle. It’s not safe for the pet, the driver, or other passengers in the car. Don’t… put …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

5 Winter Dog Treats Sure to Please this Holiday Season Our dog treat posts have been so popular that we just had to do another one, so we’re bringing you our top 5 dog treat recipes we found online for the winter season! As usual, we’re looking for dog treats that will keep your pooch happy and healthy, and this time we’re also highlighting treats with a little bit of extra winter flair. So, here are 5 winter dog treats that are sure to please. Doggy-Noggy 16 ounces of plai …

Let's be honest, there are a lot of dog training tips online. It can be difficult to know what's right and wrong, or where to find the last article you were reading. To simplify your training process, we've put our 5 favorite training tips into one blog post. Time to break out the treats and begin!The Top 5 Training Tips From dogIDsHow To Stop Your Dog From Barking When Home AloneLeaving your dog at home can be a stressful situation for both you and your pup. In this blog post, you can find prof …