dogIDs "How-To" Dog Blog

Are you bringing a new addition into your family? New year new puppy, right? If you’ve got a new bundle of fur joining your home, you need to stock up on some essentials.You may be asking yourself, “What do I need for my new puppy?” Well, we’ve got the answer: a bunch of stuff. Supplies Your New Pup Will NeedCollar & LeashFor a new puppy, a good first collar to choose is a nylon adjustable collar. Your tiny floof may be little now, but dogs grow fast. Instead of getting a new collar every other …

Are you planning anything special for your dog or cat this Valentine's Day? Maybe a special treat or toy?Or maybe your dog is sending a Valentine to someone he loves?The following are four simple ways to show your dog you love him this Valentine's Day, but more importantly I'd love to hear what you have planned for your pets!4 ways to show your dog you love him1. Take your dog on a hike.Some dogs love adventures more than anything, right?Sarah Ladwig is the owner of the dog running business Paws …

We are proud to announce this summer we’ll be featuring our friends at World Vets in our Paw it Forward program. At World Vets, their mission is to improve the health and well-being of animals by providing veterinary aid, training and disaster relief. They do this all over the world for dogs, cats and all kinds of livestock. World Vets sends groups of volunteer veterinarians, vet techs and students on trips to provide veterinary aid, education and spay and neuter clinics to the places …

Have you wondered whether or not your dog needs a coat or booties in the winter? Every dog is different, so here is a guide to help you choose the right cold-weather gear to protect your dog from the cold, snow and ice. Does your dog need a coat? How do you know if your dog needs a coat in addition to her natural fur coat? Well, if you live in a brutally cold area such as Fargo, almost any dog may need an extra coat, at least on longer walks. But regardless of temperature, it's best …

At dogIDs, we recognize the importance of the bond between pet and human. We believe in improving the lives of dogs because we know the kind of difference that they can make in our lives. For this quarter’s Paw it Forward program partner, we found a partner that supports pets and their humans through difficult times. What is Red Rover? RedRover is considered a “full-circle” organization, offering prevention, treatment and emergency care for animals in crisis. …

One of the biggest selling points for the personalized dog products we produce at dogIDs is that we use cutting edge laser engraving technology to personalize our tags and collars. But most of our customers don’t actually know what that means. What is laser engraving and why is it so special?Engraved Or Just Marked?All metal personalized dog tags that you can buy are usually "marked" in some way. Whether it’s rotary engraving or a low power CO2 laser, it will personalize the tag with your …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …