dogIDs "How-To" Dog Blog

At dogIDs, our goal is to provide you with all the information you need to choose the very best product for your best friend. Behind every call and email, you will find our customer service team helping you pick a product, make adjustments to your order and answer any questions you might have. Meet our small, but amazing customer service team!Meet Keely                                         …

At dogIDs, we improve the lives of dogs. Whether we’re sending supplies to the dogs affected by natural disasters or supporting our local shelter’s events and fundraisers or volunteering our time, our staff gives with a purpose. We’re excited to announce that starting in January 2015, dogIDs has given our customers the chance to give back by launching our “Paw It Forward” program. Paw It Forward Each quarter, dogIDs will choose a non-profit, dog-related organization …

Many people have heard the phrase "Adopt, don't shop" as soon as they mention that they would like to get a dog. But have you ever wondered why people feel so strongly about this phrase? October is Adopt-A-Dog month. This month become a pet parent to an animal in need.Adopt A Dog Month Every year 5-7 million dogs enter shelters. The average age of shelter dogs is just 18 months. Dogs are sent to shelters most often because the family is moving. Not all shelter dogs are mixed breeds! In …

I have an active, young Weimaraner whose parents and grandparents are working, competitive hunting dogs. While my guy is very much a beginner when it comes to field training (and so am I), I’ve learned about some of the important safety tips for training a hunting dog. Please list your own tips or tricks in the comments below. We’d also love to see a picture of your hunting dog! 5 Safety Tips for Hunting Dogs 1. Train with a mentor or club. If you’re brand new to field …

Here at dogIDs we understand the importance of pet ID tags, and we want to encourage all pet owners to put collars and tags on their pets. The following are just three examples of dogs who were reunited with their owners after getting lost. In all three cases, the fact that the dogs were wearing ID tags made all the difference. You just never know what can happen, and we hope these stories will remind other dog and cat owners how important ID tags can be. If you have ever lost dog …

Let's face it, your dog is always the cutest dog at the dog park. To you, no other pup can compare! Besides wanting your pet to stand out from the pack, you also want them to stay safe. A unique dog ID tag is a great way to show off your dog's personality while outfitting them with the right information to get them home safely should they get lost. Here are favorite unique dog tags to help your pet become the talk of the dog park. Top Unique Dog ID Tags for Dogs Funny Pet Tags …

If you’ve ordered one of our collars that require rivets, you may have noticed we offer nickel and stainless steel options. But what’s the main difference between these two materials? And why does it matter for your dog? Soft grip collars!                                              Choosing the Right Material for Your Dog’s Collar: Nickel vs. Stainless SteelWhen it …

When considering a new ID tag for your pup, you may not give engraving pet tags much thought at all. To ensure that your dog's ID tag can stand up to the test of time, not to mention your pup's rambunctious personality, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the different methods of engraving dog tags. Some are admittedly better than others and, as always, dogIDs is committed to bringing you the best of the best.Embossing, Etching, and Marking There are several ways to engrave ID …

When you decide to expand your family by getting a new furry friend, you have to make a choice between buying a dog or adopting one from a shelter. But what decision is right for your family?Pet Store Pups When buying a dog from a pet store you need to know that most of these pups come from puppy mills. Puppy mills owners are not loving, nurturing breeders. They run high volume puppy manufacturing with only one goal in mind, to earn highest possible income with very little expense. Mo …

Did you know that January is National Train Your Dog Month? With that said, have you wondered if you should bring your dog to a class? Let me tell you from now having my puppy, Wes, for a year, it’s worth it.                                Look at how cute he is! Puppy 101 Training I adopted Wes at three months old and it was the middle of winter and I lived on the third floor of an apartment so potty t …