dogIDs "How-To" Dog Blog

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 Muzzle Organization. The Grey Muzzle Organization is a non-profit whose mission is to improve the lives …

Paw It Forward With dogIDs Started 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 program. Past partners have included Best Friends Animal Society, Military Working Dog Team Support …

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 pet get ticks? Contrary to popular conception, ticks don’t fall from trees. They tend to live …

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 Dakota’s state capital and its sister city, there are great areas to hike, walk, bike and jog with your b …

National Dog Week, the Best Week of the Year! 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 one of our amazing staff members, Ashley Farkas, who is our resi …

We’re excited for the fun pet holiday coming up next week! This month, "Pet Appreciation Week" is celebrated and is a great excuse to spend some time with your pup. Here’s a list of some of our 10 favorite ways you can show your own dog some extra appreciation! Show Your Dog Some Appreciation 1. Treat her to a professional groom. (Unless that experience gives her anxiety! In which case, consider giving her a gentle bath or brushing at home instead.) 2. …

Thanks to our guest blogger, Emma Olson, for sharing her experience with shedding in her dog Brownie. Dog Hair About a month ago, I started noticing how often I was sweeping my floors. It wasn’t dirt I was piling into my dustpan, but dog hair. So. Much. Dog. Hair. This can’t be normal, I thought as I watched Brownie, my 7-year-old pointer/lab mix, walk across my clean floors. I could literally see the stray hair follicles fly off her shoulders as she moved. It was time to Google this …

Including your dog in your wedding has become a popular trend these past few years, and it makes sense! Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, so for a fellow dog-lover, it seems strange not to include your furry best friend in some way. We’ve seen dogs be a part of weddings in many different ways - from the flower girl, to Dog of Honor, joining for pictures, or as a part of the reception. There are plenty of ways to include your dog in your special day and kee …

My husband and I got married in 2012, and we had our Lab mix at the outdoor ceremony and reception. As someone whose life revolves around dogs, this was important to me, and I’m thankful I will always have those memories and photos of my special dog Ace. Of course, having your dog at your wedding causes a lot of additional stress, so I thought I’d share a few tips that might be helpful for other couples.Tips for Including Your Dog In Your Wedding 1. Commit to your decision early. …

My puppy Remy somehow made it through his basic obedience class last week. (He’s quite a handful!) One unique thing about this training class was the instructor encouraged us all to use martingale-style collars. dogIDs offers martingale collars in Nylon and in a Waterproof option. Martingale collars are “limited slip” collars. They tighten a bit under tension but not so much that they continue tightening like a slip or “choke” collar can. Check out the Embroidered Martingale Collar! …