dogIDs "How-To" Dog Blog
How to Care for Your Dog’s Paws in Winter Weather
Depending on where you live, you may need to consider extra care for your dog’s paws in winter months. For example, winter weather can cause cracked or dry paws. Plus, some dogs are sensitive to the cold, snow and ice on their feet.
For these reasons, I reached out to two veterinarians to get their advice on winter paw care.
Should your pup wear dog boots?
I wrote a whole post on dog boots last winter, and my opinion is that some dogs need boots and some don’t. It just depends on whe
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Nov 10, 2018
Bark the Halls: Gift Guide for Pups
Christmas time is magical. I love everything about it. Well, everything but the cold temperatures. Snow can be so pretty, sweaters are so comfy, hot apple cider is so comforting, and trees, lights and decorations are oh so merry.With Black Friday and Cyber Monday passed, chances are you’ve already begun—or maybe even completed—your holiday shopping. But did you remember the special animal in your life? Whether your own pet, a friend or family’s, an animal rescue or charity in need, or even ju
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Nov 06, 2018
Waterproof Reflective Dog Collars From dogIDs
At dogIDs, we continuously strive to provide only the best for your best friend. This includes finding ways to improve existing products so they are an even better fit for you and your pooch!We are excited to announce the newest update to our Reflective Dog Collars.The reflective collars that you know and love are now made with the same pliable, smooth material as our Soft Grip collars but with a reflective strip embedded into the strap as well. Yes, the reflective strip is embedded and part of
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Aug 08, 2018
Should You Hike With Your Dog Off Leash?
One of my favorite things to do with my dog Ace is taking him on off-leash hikes and walks.I had no idea this was such a controversial issue until I innocently posted about hiking with my dog off leash on another site and people (serious backpackers) told me a thing or two about how dogs should never hike off leash!Their reasons were:
safety of other hikers &concern for the wildlifeAs much as I hate to admit it, they’re right. Dogs do cause a lot of problems.I’m going to go over some of those s
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Jul 02, 2018
Canine CellMates: 2nd Chance for Dogs & Inmates
This fall we asked out customers to nominate an organization that they felt deserved to be featured in our Paw it Forward program. Out of all of the nominations we received, there was one organization that stood out as a great fit for our program.That organization is Canine CellMates. Based in the greater Atlanta metro area, the mission of Canine CellMates is “utilizing shelter dogs to change the lives of incarcerated men.” A 501(c)3 that started in 2013, they work with the Fulton County Jail
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Jun 06, 2018
The Benefits of Elevated Dog Bowls
You’ve probably seen or heard about elevated bowls before, but do you know about the benefits they have for you and your dog? Bowls that are raised off of the ground are great for tall dogs or pooches that are getting older. These raised bowls make it so your pup doesn’t have to lean down so far to eat.
Elevated feeders come in many different shapes and sizes. There are elevated feeders with a single dish, with double dishes, ones made from wood and some made specifically for smal
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May 09, 2018
5 Best Things About the Annual Puppy Bowl
Mark your calendars! Puppy Bowl XVIII is on Sunday, February 13th at 2PM ET on Animal Planet and Discovery+.
Cheer on Team Ruff and Team Fluff as they compete for the Lombarky Trophy.
We heard there’s another big game on after the Puppy Bowl, but it can’t be as cute as this!Here’s the 5 Best Things About the Annual Puppy Bowl:
Every dog is adoptable
This year features over 100 adoptable puppies from 67 shelters and 33 states!
The Puppy Bowl celebrates puppies of all abilities
Nine
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Jan 05, 2018
The Best "12 Days of Christmas" This Year
12 Days of Dog-masIn the spirit of the season, we'd like to introduce "The 12 Days of Christmas", as told by our favorite furry friends. Merry Christmas, and may your holidays be full of cheer and wagging tails!
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Dec 01, 2017
What is Dog Bloat and How to Prevent it
Mealtime is probably one of your pup's favorite activities. But did you know that your dog's meal can be dangerous?Here is a quick lesson in dog bloat that could save your pet's life.What is Dog Bloat?According to PetMD.com, dog bloat (or Gastric Dilatation Volvulus - GDV) is caused when your dog's stomach fills with gas, liquid, or food, causing a large amount of pressure on their diaphragm. This can make it difficult for your dog to breathe. Your dog's stomach can also twist, in which case not
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Nov 24, 2017
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 generosity of our customers. With your help, in 2015 dogIDs paired up with three fantastic organizations and raised thou
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Jul 10, 2017