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At dogIDs, our mission is to improve the lives of dogs. With our Paw It Forward program, we are able to donate to deserving organizations thanks to our customers. With your help, we have raised an amazing amount for Best Friends Animal Society, World Vets and Military Working Dog Team Support Association Inc in the past year! To celebrate our year of Paw it Forward, we're featuring our first paw it forward partner, Best Friends Animal Society for Quarter 1 of 2016. Stay tuned to find out whic …

How did you go about choosing a trainer for your dog? Did you read reviews? Did you choose the trainer a friend recommended? Did you make your decision based on cost? We would love your feedback because choosing a trainer can be such an overwhelming process for new dog owners. The following are some ideas from two professional trainers to hopefully help you make the best choice for your dog if you need help with training. Also check out our post on common dog training mistakes. How to choose th …

Today is National Dog Day, a day where we celebrate man's best friend and bring awareness to the many worthy dogs that need a home.  Dogs are great companions,  always there to comfort us when we're sad and make us laugh with their antics. They deserve some appreciation! With that in mind, here are the top 5 things you can do today to celebrate. National Dog Day1) Adopt a Dog Obviously this doesn't work for everyone, but if you've been thinking about it and have yet to …

Why you should consider adopting an older pet.In the U.S., 86% of pets in animal welfare organizations are turned over due to “owner-specific reasons,” meaning the inability to care for the pet for the remainder of its life. However, there are plenty of benefits to adopting an older dog that you may not know about!Older pets are usually more obedient, house trained and more calm than younger dogs. Not only are they are less likely to be destructive to your house, they don’t require as much …

So you want to adopt a dog, or you've already adopted a dog - congratulations! Whether you’ve rescued them from a shelter or adopted a dog from a reputable breeder, you have so much to look forward to with your new best friend by your side.You might be feeling a bit overwhelmed in the first few days, and even weeks, after bringing home your pup. That’s totally normal! It’s important to remember that this is a big transition for your dog, and you and your family.Here are some things you can do to …

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 …

I fostered a dog last month who was scared to put her paws on different surfaces. Pavement and carpeted floors were no big deal, but tiles were scary and so was our kitchen floor!In her case, I figured she just hadn’t been exposed to those kinds of surfaces early on in her life, and after a few days she realized they were safe.Dogs develop all sorts of different fears, and I asked a couple of professionals for some of the most common fears they see dogs experiencing.Common fears in dogsSome of t …

RUH-ROH! It's almost Mother's Day and you still don't have a gift. Don't worry. dogIDs tested out some DIY dog crafts for your favorite (fur) mom. DIY Dog Crafts for Mothers Day Pawesome Blossoms Here is what you will need to make this artwork: A paint canvas or paper Green acrylic paint A paint color of your choice for the flowers (also acrylic) A paint brush A sharpie or black paint A bowl of water Paper towels For this craft, start by placing some acrylic paint on your pet's paws. If you ar …

Tug of War is a fun game between dogs or between a person and a dog. I play tug with my Lab mix Ace almost every day. He loves it! But, my dog also growls and shakes the toy and gets overly excited at times, so I can see why some people might think tug encourages a little too much aggression. You may have even heard some people say you should always make sure to “win.” I asked a few others for their thoughts on tug, and here’s what they had to say. Tips for Playing Tug of WarPlay tug o …

Spring is here, it is time to get your dog ready for the new season!Spring is in the air and our dogs know it. They are excited to get outside and breathe in the warmer air while splashing their way through the puddles that are formed from the quickly melting snow. Longer days means more hours of potential fun with our four-legged friends and there is no doubt an exciting summer up ahead.Here are a 4 things we can do for our dogs to get them ready for a warm season full of fun, sun and laughter: …