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Paw It Forward Now To Improve The Lives Of Dogs
Paw It Forward Now To Improve The Lives Of Dogs
Paw It Forward With dogIDsStarted in 2015, our Paw It Forward program gives our customers the opportunity to support wonderful organizations that improve the lives of dogs. Every dog lover that shops on our site can donate $1, $5 or more to the nonprofit we’re featuring for the quarter. At dogIDs, our mission is to improve the lives of dogs. We seek only the best partners to feature for this progr…
The Best Summer Vacation for You and Your Pup
The Best Summer Vacation for You and Your Pup
Summer’s the perfect time to soak up some sunshine and get away from work, school, or whatever other responsibilities you may have. While you’re heading to the lake, trekking the trails, or exploring within your own city, don’t forget to take Fido with you!Dog’s make great vacation buddies and there are plenty of areas, local and not, that are dog-friendly.North DakotaMandan/BismarckIn North Dakot…
How To Keep Your Pet Safe From Ticks
How To Keep Your Pet Safe From Ticks
From April through September, there’s a common parasite to look out for on your pet: ticks.These bugs are small but mighty and can cause serious problems for your pet if they’re not removed. Pet owners of all types should be well-versed in where their pets can pick up ticks, how to remove them, and how to prevent ticks in the first place. Here are all your tick questions, answered: Where can my pe…
Which Leash is Best for Your Pup?
Which Leash is Best for Your Pup?
Choosing the Right Leash for Your PupChoosing the best leash for your pup can be trickier than you might think. There are a variety of styles, materials, and lengths, all of which can affect the walking experience of your pet.Here’s your guide to getting the best leash for your dog.Retractable LeashRetractable leashes are great for casual walks with your pet. I love using the retractable leashes w…
Helping Senior Dogs in their Golden Years
Helping Senior Dogs in their Golden Years
Helping Senior Dogs Since its inception in 2015, the dogIDs Paw It Forward program has raised over $16,000 for dog-related non-profit organizations. We’ve partnered with a variety of organizations but the one common thread is their commitment to improving the lives of dogs. We’re so happy to add another partner to our program. Going in to this year, dogIDs will be featuring The Grey Muzz…
What to Know About Dog Daycare Best Practices
What to Know About Dog Daycare Best Practices
If you’re considering sending your dog to daycare, there are some things you should consider.Dog daycare is a place for your pup to socialize with other dogs and it gives them ample opportunity to exercise throughout the day, which is especially great if they’re left alone at home for most of the day. However, there can be problems with dog daycares: if your dog is anxious or aggressive around oth…
What products are OK for dogs with allergies?
What products are OK for dogs with allergies?
Does your dog have allergies? Unfortunately, allergies are a fairly common problem for dogs, and sometimes finding the right products to help them can be extra challenging. The following are some potential allergy issues dogs could face, as well as some products that could help dogs with allergy relief. How do I know if my dog has allergies? I…
How to Help a Dog Lose Weight – 5 Tips
How to Help a Dog Lose Weight – 5 Tips
It’s hard enough for some of us to stick to our own healthy eating and exercise plans, so it’s not surprising so many of our dogs are overweight.Besides the obvious - eat less and exercise more - this post includes some tips on how to help an overweight dog return to a fit and healthy state. I hope you’ll also share some of your own tips in the comments section.How to help a dog lose weight1. Feed…
Our New Paw It Forward Pals
Our New Paw It Forward Pals
Here at dogIDs, we take pride in helping organizations that help improve the lives of dogs. We recently paired up with Military Working Dog Team Support Association Inc., an organization that helps send supplies to the dog teams in our military through our "Paw it Forward" program. Through this program, customers can choose to donate money to this organization when completing their purchase ord…
The Importance of Dog ID Tags - Health and Safety
The Importance of Dog ID Tags - Health and Safety
It may seem like a no-brainer, but having  ID tags for your dog is incredibly important. Most dog owners would agree that having identification on your dog is important, but a study done by ASPCA in 2010 found that while 80% of pet owners thought Pet ID tags were important, only 33% of them said their pet wears an ID tag all of the time. Here are a few reasons why we at dogIDs thin…
How to Socialize a Puppy Effectively
How to Socialize a Puppy Effectively
We hear about the importance of socializing our dogs and puppies to new things, but what exactly does that mean? At what age should we begin exposing our puppies to new places and other dogs, and how can we go about it without scaring them or exposing them to diseases? I reached out to some professionals for their ideas on how to socialize a puppy safely. Here’s what they had to say.Tips for s…
One Year of Pawing It Forward Successfully
One Year of Pawing It Forward Successfully
Happy 2016! As we start the new year, dogIDs is excited to celebrate our Paw It Forward program turning one year old! With Paw It Forward, our customers are given the option of donating to our featured organization for the quarter. All the organizations we choose to support help support our purpose of improving the lives of dogs. We have been overwhelmed by the generosi…
National Dog Week: Rescuing, Fostering & Dog-Filled
National Dog Week: Rescuing, Fostering & Dog-Filled
Attention all you party animals, it’s time to celebrate canines! This week is National Dog Week, which runs through the last week in September. This barktastic holiday is said to be started by Captain William Judy in 1928 to educate dog owners about their responsibilities to their pets and communities. Speaking of community, we wanted to honor this holiday while also highlighting o…
4 Fundamental Dog Items You Should Upgrade Now
4 Fundamental Dog Items You Should Upgrade Now
Many of us don’t give much thought to the purchases we make for our dogs. After all, if an item seems to do the job, what’s the point in wasting precious time analyzing it? The thing is, there are probably quite a few items our dogs use regularly that would benefit from an upgrade. These items impact our dogs’ health and comfort, so getting the right ones will ensure our dogs are well ta…
Reunited and It Feels So Good: Your Pet Needs ID
Reunited and It Feels So Good: Your Pet Needs ID
Lisa Napell Dicksteen never thought that her beloved family pet cat Gus would be lost. But one October day, he snuck out the door and didn’t return for months. It’s most pet lovers’ nightmare. If your pet became lost, how confident are you that he would find his way back home? If Fido is microchipped and/or wears ID tags, his chances are pretty good. But without ID? Chances aren’t…