dogIDs "How-To" Dog Blog

So you’re planning on adopting a puppy or younger dog, but how will your current dog react? You may need a bit of help before introducing a puppy to an older dog. Maybe she generally loves other dogs, but you’re worried she’ll be jealous or that a puppy will be too playful for her. How can you help the introduction go as smoothly as possible? The following are some ideas that should help with how to introduce a puppy to an older dog.1. Choose your second dog carefully. Before you eve …

   Adopting a dog is one of the most rewarding decisions a dog lover can make, and there is no shortage of dogs in need of homes. But how do you choose the “best” dog for you and your family? The following are some tips to get you started.How to choose the right rescue dog1. Find a rescue group or shelter first and then choose a dog. If you’re interested in adopting a dog, I recommend you get approved to adopt through a specific organization before you choose a dog. The …

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 …

If you have a puppy, you’re probably looking for some ideas on how to safely tire him out, especially if he’s in that naughty, “teenage” stage. Taking your puppy for walks is a good idea, but you may be wondering how far you can walk him without putting too much stress on his joints. And, is it safe to take him running? I asked two dog trainers to share some of their ideas for exercising a puppy, and here’s what they had to say. Tips for tiring out your puppy1. Go for lots of short wa …

Oct. 1 to 7 is National Walk Your Dog Week, so this week is a great opportunity to encourage other dog lovers to get out and walk more with their dogs. For this post, I thought I’d focus on puppies and when to start teaching them appropriate leash manners. If you've recently adopted a puppy, you're probably already teaching her the basics such as “sit.” But at what point should you start teaching your puppy to walk nicely on a leash? I reached out to a professional dog trainer and as …

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 …

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 …

Welcoming a new furry companion into your life is exhilarating but can also come with unexpected challenges—particularly around unwanted barking. Picture this scene: You’ve just adopted the perfect pup, yet every time you head out to work or even step outside your door, you hear those anxiety-filled yips echoing through the house. Maybe it’s only for a few minutes, but those moments can feel like ages if you live in an apartment or close-knit neighborhood. I’ve been there …

dog collars Dogs love to greet their dog friends by jumping on one another. It's a way for them to show affection. However, this is not exactly a polite way for dogs to greet people. If you have a dog with a jumping habit, the following tips should help teach your dog a more appropriate way to greet his human friends. Tips to stop a dog’s jumping1. Don’t engage with a dog who’s jumping. It’s best not to respond to a dog who’s jumping up on you, said dog trainer Dave Fitzpatrick,&n …

It’s hard not to feel guilty when you’re away at work all day and your dog is home alone. On the other hand, most dogs just sleep when we’re gone, and they are very adaptable to our schedules, especially if they’re getting plenty of exercise and interaction while we’re home. This post will go over how to decide if dog daycare is a good choice for your unique dog. I will also give some tips on how to choose the right daycare and how to prepare your dog for her first day. Is daycare rig …