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Your big day wouldn’t be the same without your furry friend. Plus, proposing is extremely nerve wracking and using a dog would ease your nerves (at least a little bit). Here are some items that you can accessorize your dog in to help you ask the biggest question of your life!Have you already popped the question? Check out some pawesome ways for dog lovers to include their furry friends in their engagement photos! Although dogs aren’t always the best models, they sure do make for some cute pictur …

Our dogIDs Office Dogs Each day as the dogIDs door opens a very important event takes place, the daily "pet me" hello from our office dogs. Since we say hi to them every morning we figured it was time we introduce them to you! Meet Cece aka Office BeggarHobbies: Begging Drooling on humans when they have food Chasing lasers More begging Meet Piper aka Office SpazHobbies: Playing with her BFF Emma Running laps in production Sneaking out of her dad's sight Eating socks Me …

Obsessive dog parents can rarely think about leaving their dog at home while going on a road trip. Well, taking your dog with you is not a bad idea, especially if your dog is well trained and healthy. Not only can dogs make your road trip more exciting, but you can also spare yourself the anxiety of leaving your dogs at the mercy of pet sitters or kennels. However, taking dogs on road trips is not free of challenges. We discuss five expert tips in this article to help you prepare better for an e …

How do you walk your dog? Do you have a specific route you follow each time? Do you tend to walk for physical exercise, or let them stop and sniff? You may be surprised to know how important it is to incorporate the power of scent on walks with your dog. Perhaps more important than physical exercise, is brain engagement through new scents and sights. Dogs absorb their surroundings through olfaction - or scent - rather than sight. So it’s only natural that they would get the most enrich …

November is Adopt a Senior Dog Month! Because older dogs are often overlooked in shelters in place of a fluffy, energetic puppy, we wanted to highlight some of the amazing things that come with having a pup in your home with more mileage.There are various reasons people prefer younger dogs, but older dogs have so much to offer as well! Here are some reasons you might want to think twice about the age of your next adopted friend.Why seniors end up in sheltersSenior dogs often end up in shelters f …

Choosing a name is an important part of getting a new dog, and is one that helps give your dog an identity. To your dog, the name will mean “I’m talking to you so pay attention,” but to the world your dog’s name will be a reflection on you and your relationship with your dog.The key aspects you need to consider before naming your dog...Some owners choose to go with descriptive names based on their dog’s personality or appearance, such as Scruffy, Spot or Wiggles, while some owners opt for humoro …

When natural disasters strike, many people have plans in place to make sure their families stay safe. Though you may be ready to stay safe, there’s often one family member that can be forgotten in the rush of an emergency: the family pet.June is National Pet Preparedness Month - a month where pet parents are encouraged to think about their disaster plans.National Pet Preparedness MonthDogs, cats, and other pets can easily become disoriented during and after a storm. This means they may try to ru …

Summertime means fun in the sun, hanging out at the lake and more outdoor time. While summer is a great time to have fun outdoors, pets can be easily injured from such elements like heat and insects.Common Summer InjuriesOver HeatingDog's body temperature is naturally higher than humans. This means that they cannot cool down as well. It is important to avoid hot pavement and leaving your dog in a hot car.SunburnEyelids, ears and noses are most to get burnt. Make sure to apply dog-approved sunscr …

Homemade Dog Food RecipesIf you are interested in making your dog's food, whether for regular meals or just a snack, we've put together a list of options for you. We include some protein rich foods, some safe veggies and starches, and other important supplements.There are 56 recipes in this free eBook. That's a long list! So instead of listing them all out here, we've created a more reader friendly version.You can view or download our pet recipe book here!Happy cooking! …

Special Concerns for Older DogsWe bring fuzzy little fur balls into our lives, often as puppies. We work through getting them trained, past the chewing phase, into loving adult dogs who are an integral part of our families. They have become the dog we want them to be and we rejoice in having them as part of our routine.But we often forget that our dogs continue to age throughout their adult lives into their twilight years as they become seniors. The exact age a dog becomes a senior varies based …