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How Do I Prep My Pet For My Vacation Away From Them?
How Do I Prep My Pet For My Vacation Away From Them?
Whether you’re going on a weekend getaway or spending two weeks abroad, an important step in your vacation prep is making sure your pet will be well cared for. Bringing your four-legged family members along for the trip is the preferred option, but sometimes it just isn’t possible. In order to help prevent anxiety and make sure your pet feels comfortable, here are some great tips on prepping for v…
What You Should Know About Active Duty Military Dogs
What You Should Know About Active Duty Military Dogs
What You Should Know About Active Duty Military Dogs Military working dogs are an important part of our military branches. After selecting Military Working Dog Team Support Association Inc. (MWDTSA) as our Paw It Forward partner for the last quarter of 2015, we quickly learned just how amazing these dogs really are. From this partnership with MWDTSA, the dogIDs pack was given the opportunity to v…
Playing fetch, with rules
Playing fetch, with rules
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 i…
3 Training Tips That Will Make Your Vet Love Your Dog
3 Training Tips That Will Make Your Vet Love Your Dog
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 muzzl…
Should I Microchip my Dog?
Should I Microchip my Dog?
As a part of National Microchipping Month, the big question we want to answer is "Should I microchip my dog?"The short answer is YES. Why not take every step possible to improve the odds of your lost dog being returned home? However, microchipping is not enough. Only rescues, shelters and veterinary offices have the ability to scan a microchip. There are 2 main types of microchips on the market,…
How to Tips to Help Prevent Dog Bites
How to Tips to Help Prevent Dog Bites
Most dogs are friendly, but any dog can potentially bite, especially if the human fails to read the dog’s signals. This week is National Dog Bite Prevention Week, according to the American Veterinary Medicine Association. It estimates there are 70 million dogs living in U.S. households, and more than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year. To learn more about how to prevent thes…
How to Stop a Dog From Begging While You Are Eating
How to Stop a Dog From Begging While You Are Eating
My dog typically stares at me and drools while I’m eating until I eventually smile or give him some of my food. My behavior of course encourages Ace to beg, even if I only acknowledge him 50 percent of the time.Since so many other dogs beg while their humans are eating, I asked a professional dog trainer for some tips on how to manage this behavior. Please leave your own suggestions or questions i…
Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe at Night
Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe at Night
Whether it's a long summer evening or a brisk winter walk after work, you and your dog like to spend time outside when it's dark out. You want to make sure you and your dog are visible to drivers when you’re out and about, so the following are a couple of safety tips to keep in mind, no matter the season.Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe at NightKeep your dog close Last October I was driving home…
Top Dog Names for Puppy Name Ideas
Top Dog Names for Puppy Name Ideas
We at dogIDs hope some of these dog name lists will spark some ideas and help point you down the right path to finding that perfect name for your new dog or puppy! What we've found in the past is once you find a name that resonates, a few others spin off of that initial name and one of those spinoff names turns out to be the perfect fit...Or one of the youngsters in your life just insists on nami…
Dog ID Tags - Not just for Dogs
Dog ID Tags - Not just for Dogs
Our company name may be dogIDs, but you might be surprised by how many tags and collars we make every month that end up on a different kind of pet - from livestock to household animals! Here are a few of our favorite engraving projects for other four-legged friends: Goat Collars for Petting Zoos One of our customers is a zoo with a group of friendly goats. They wanted a better wa…
Celebrating the Fur Fathers - Dog Dads
Celebrating the Fur Fathers - Dog Dads
Celebrating the Fur Fathers - Dog DadsThis Father's Day, we want to give some love to the men out there who love their pets. Whether they have human children or not, we think these doggie dads are pretty great. In honor of this Father’s Day, here’s to you, pet fathers.We asked a few doggie dads we know what the best part of pet fatherhood is to them.Further's DayBen S. and Audrey“The best part of…
How To Put On A Dog Harness Correctly
How To Put On A Dog Harness Correctly
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 here. Our step-in harness is available in an embroidered style or with a personalize…
How to Stop Your Dog From Barking When Home Alone
How to Stop Your Dog From Barking When Home Alone
When I first adopted my dog Ace, he would bark for 20 minutes every time I left for work (those high-pitched, annoying yips!). This was stressful for me, because I lived in an apartment at the time and didn’t want my new dog to cause problems with my neighbors. I remember asking a friend what I should do, and she said not to worry. She believed my dog would adjust just fine to my ro…
Service Dogs Change Lives of Dogs for the Better
Service Dogs Change Lives of Dogs for the Better
Service Dogs Change Lives of Dogs for the BetterService dogs are vital in the lives of numerous people with different disabilities. We came across an article that featured a special service dog to help people with autism.Sawyer Hamilton, a teenager with autism in Utah, uses an autism assistance dog provided by Canine Companions for Independence(CCI), a nonprofit organization in Cali…
What does your dog really want for a holiday gift?
What does your dog really want for a holiday gift?
Just for fun, I asked a couple of dog owners what they think their dogs might really want for a holiday gift this year.Here’s what they had to say:Charlotte the Yorkie & Pippa the Yorkie mix“Pippa would love food, food and more food!” said Emily Lyons about her Yorkie/Maltese mix (pictured above, right).Charlotte, on the other hand, would love a sling-type puppy carrier.“She constantly wants to be…