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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 …

Using a Step-In Dog HarnessA nylon dog harness is something every dog should have. They are a great tool to use when walking with your pet. Here are instructions on How To Put On A Dog Harness Correctly.Before we start... Do you have a step-in harness? No? Check out our variety of harness at dogIDs our durable and comfortable dog harnesses. Our step-in harness is available in an embroidered style or with a personalized buckle. Don't forget to measure your pet so you get the perfe …

Our pets are everything to us. You would do anything and everything to keep your best friend safe. Here are our favorite products every pet parent should own. Dog Products That Can Save Your Pet's Life Embroidered Martingale Collar Safety on walks is a top priority for many pet parents. A martingale collar is used to help walk training be simple all while keeping your pet safe. When a pet gets spooked or aggressive, they can try to back out of their collars. Martingale collars prevent this by ti …

Have you met the dogIDs spokesdog, River? One of his favorite sports is fetch. If there were a professional fetching team, River would be captain.Playing fetch can be a great form of exercise for a dog, but it can also give the dog a mental workout if there are a few "rules." Adding rules to a simple game is a great way to build a dog's self control. While we want our dogs to have fun, it's also important that they learn not to grab the ball from our hands or to bark at us to throw the ball soon …

The vet can be scary places for dogs. The bright lights, odd smells, sounds of dogs whining in the kennels and even your own nerves can all cause your dog to go on high-alert. Not every dog is super comfortable being at the vet, never mind being handled for basic procedures.Here are three easy training tips to ensure your vet visits go a little more smoothly. Putting on and Wearing a MuzzleA muzzle does not mean your dog is bad or dangerous, it is merely a safety precaution to prevent a scared o …

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 Dog Speak I taught my dog Ace to speak, and it was really easy! Here are the steps I followed: Step 1: Think of a scenari …

  When the doorbell rings and your cheerful pooch hears the voices of new arrivals, it can be a recipe for absolute chaos. Between excited barking, zoomies across the living room, and the occasional attempt to greet guests with a full-body leap, the scene can quickly spiral out of hand. If you’ve ever said, “My dog gets overly excited when guests come over,” rest assured that you’re not alone. Many of us have experienced this, whether we’re juggling a 2 year ol …

Hopefully, you’ll never have to break up a fight between dogs, but it could happen sooner or later, especially if you visit dog parks or work at a dog daycare.Thankfully, most dog fights sound worse than they actually are. There's a lot of growling, snarling and posturing, but you can often defuse the situation with a quick “hey!” or clapping your hands. Often enough, the dogs will just “shake off” and call it good.Of course, that’s not always the case so I reached out to three professionals to …

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 …