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What is a Slip Collar and How is it Used?
What is a Slip Collar and How is it Used?
As the name suggests, slip leads and collars simply slip over your dog’s head and have a slip action when pulled tight while around your dog's neck. They are excellent training tools to help your dog learn to behave while walking on a leash.Slip Collar Slip collars don’t have a traditional buckle closure. They are designed as a sliding or "slip" loop. One end of the collar is strung through t…
Most Popular Personalized Dog Collars
Most Popular Personalized Dog Collars
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…
3 Major Benefits of Nameplate Dog Collars
3 Major Benefits of Nameplate Dog Collars
Could you use a new collar for your puppy? While standard collars are lovely, customized nameplate collars are the way to go. These collars provide dog owners with tremendous advantages you’ll get excited to learn about. Continue reading to explore three benefits of nameplate dog collars. Nameplate Collars Are QuietAre you tired of the noisy jingle you hear from traditional ID tags? You can hear t…
How To Choose the Right Dog Collar for your Dog
How To Choose the Right Dog Collar for your Dog
How to Choose the Right Custom Collar for Your DogIf you’re new to the dog world, you might be confused when it comes to choosing the right one for your new canine family member. There are so many options, brands, designs and materials - How could you possibly choose the best one, especially a custom collar for your dog?Every dog is a little bit different in what they need. The best way to pi…
Should Your Dog Wear Their Collar All Day?
Should Your Dog Wear Their Collar All Day?
Your dog’s collar is an essential accessory many owners always leave on. Is this an okay thing to do? Should your dog wear their collar all day? Continue reading to discover the answer to this question. Plus, you’ll learn how to size your dog’s collar correctly. Let’s Explore the QuestionUse a collar that’s comfortable enough for your pup to wear all the time. Collars are essential identification…
Dog Tags History
Dog Tags History
History of Dog Tags for DogsCitizens invented the dog tag concept...The use of identification tags for dogs dates back to the late 1800s, when dog owners started attaching metal name tags to their dogs' collars as a way of identifying them. These tags typically included the dog's name, address, and owner's contact information.Military dogs bridged the gap...The popularity of dog name tags or dog I…
10 Benefits of Personalized Dog Collars
10 Benefits of Personalized Dog Collars
Benefits of Personalized Dog CollarsWhile dog identification tags and personalized buckle collars are popular ways to identify your dog, dogIDs ScruffTag, NamePlate and Embroidered Collars offer several advantages over traditional tags and engraved buckle collars. Here are some of the benefits that will ensure your dog stays known and safely home.More Secure: Dog ID tags can fall off or become dam…
What Are the Most Common Dog Names of 2023?
What Are the Most Common Dog Names of 2023?
If you’re adopting or buying a dog soon, you’ll want to have a list of names ready. Do you want to go with something popular, or are you trying to think outside of the box? Naming a new puppy isn’t easy, but finding a list of this year’s most common dog names is. Read on to explore some of the most common dog names and discover other name ideas to help with the naming process.AKC Top Girl Dog N…
Tips to Consider if Your Dog is Scared of Children
Tips to Consider if Your Dog is Scared of Children
Children and dogs often do really well together. I always had a dog growing up, and our family golden retriever was very tolerant of us kids playing rough with her, chasing her, taking her toys and so on. She didn’t seem to mind one bit and likely enjoyed this kind of attention from us. For other dogs, though, children can be stressful, annoying or even scary, especially if the dog is not…
Can Acupuncture Help My Dog?
Can Acupuncture Help My Dog?
Meet Ody! He’s an office dog here, at dogIDs, and his mom is Keely who works in customer service. Ody is a French Bulldog mix and his favorite thing to do is cuddle up with his momma. Being a French Bulldog makes Ody susceptible to lower back problems, like Disc Disease. Ody was diagnosed with Disc Disease 5 months ago and is now pain-free all thanks to dog acupuncture.What is Disc Disease?Disk Di…
Common House Plants That Are Harmful To Your Dog
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…
How to Break Up A Dog Fight
How to Break Up A Dog Fight
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…
7 Methods to Exercise Your Dog
7 Methods to Exercise Your Dog
Dogs appreciate mental and physical challenges. Some dogs won’t feel tired or relaxed unless their owners find a way to accomplish both. Here are seven great options forExercising your dog:1) “Obedience” walksA walk is one thing, but how about a walk where your dog has to work his mind? Practice commands such as heel, sit, down, stay and come. Use treats if necessary to encourage your dog to pay a…
5 Life Lessons Dogs Teach Us
5 Life Lessons Dogs Teach Us
As a pet owner, this Thanksgiving, once again I am thankful to have happy and healthy pets. I can’t imagine my life without furry companions in it.When I sit back and think about the quirks of each of my pets, it’s really interesting to compare my cats to my dog. Captain is my old man cat and is cranky, lazy and finicky, albeit a cuddle bug at night. Little Girl is young at heart, rambunctious, a…
Dog Adoption - Planning Ahead
Dog Adoption - Planning Ahead
Are you thinking about adopting a dog? Congratulations! While adopting a new dog should be fun, it's still a little overwhelming to bring in a new family member - especially if you're the one doing all the work. It can also be stressful for your existing pets. While some stress is unavoidable, here are a few suggestions to...Help dog adoption go as smoothly as possible.Don't expect the new dog t…