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The Italian Leather Dog Collars are sure to brighten your dog's day!Our Personalized Designer Italian Leather Collars are in a class all by themselves. With eleven beautiful colors to pick from and sizes available for all dog breeds, shapes and sizes, you are sure to find just the right collar to match your dog's personality. Super soft and so, so very classy!With two layers of leather stitched together with nylon thread, they are the ultimate in durability. The outside layer is made of importe …

Just for fun, I asked a couple of dog owners what they think their dogs might really want for a holiday gift this year.Here’s what they had to say:Charlotte the Yorkie & Pippa the Yorkie mix“Pippa would love food, food and more food!” said Emily Lyons about her Yorkie/Maltese mix (pictured above, right).Charlotte, on the other hand, would love a sling-type puppy carrier.“She constantly wants to be held.”Lyons said she would love to get her dogs some cute sweaters and outfits, however they both " …

A New Tag For Your Best FriendUnique Enamel Dog Tags by Andrew Our stainless steel painted designer dog tags were uniquely designed by our artisan partner Andrew and will surely make you and your best friend stand out in the pack! Durable, colorful, fun and stylish at the same time! We're proud of these dog tags and your dog will surely be excited to have this ice cream tag hanging on his or her collar!The tags are super thick 1/16" (1.85 mm) stainless steel and are hand painted with enamel and …

As the holiday season hits full swing, many consumers choose to shop small. We at dogIDs applaud this decision since we are also a small company.Here are 5 facts about dogIDs you may not know:1. dogIDs started in a basement. Back in 2005, dogIDs saw there was a need for personalized dog products. With an idea and a whole lot of passion, dogIDs got their paws into the world of dog products in our pack leader's basement. Eventually, the company grew and it was time to move out of the basement …

The leaves are changing, temps are cooling and the pumpkin craze has begun. Fall is here! And that means Halloween isn’t far behind. Little children in costumes are adorable, but what’s even better than that? Pets in costumes. I always try and dress my pets up somehow for Halloween, although two of my three won’t tolerate it for more than a second. If you have a pet that will tolerate being gussied up for this spooky cute day, getting a photo captured of that sweet (OK fine, upset) face is …

While retractable leashes may seem like a way to make dog walks easier, you might want to take a second look. Below is a list of the top 4 reasons why we are absolutely, positively not in love with retractable leashes:4 Reasons to Ditch the Retractable Leash1. They’re dangerous for your dog. These leashes can practically extend across state lines. The extra length gives your dog freedom…to walk uncontrolled into traffic. In addition, if an aggressive dog approaches your pet while y …

Pack up your treats, collars and leashes! On August 21st, dogIDs will move into a new office space located in downtown Fargo, North Dakota.We're On The Move The pack is ready for our next adventure and we are very excited for our new space. Here are a few things we are looking forward to: We have an office that is big enough to fit our team. At our old office the team was separated into five rooms. We will now be in one large area allowing for better communication and more creativity …

All buckles are not created equally. Many dog owners prefer buckle collars for their dogs, but you want to make sure the buckle on your dog’s collar is safe. We’ve all seen collars with those cheap, plastic buckles that break way too easily, so obviously you want to avoid those! The personalized buckle collars from dogIDs are made with a quick-release side buckle designed for durability, safety and convenience. The following are some reasons to consider a quick-release buckle coll …

Dog care can get expensive, especially if you have multiple dogs. The following are some tips and tricks from me and fellow dog lovers on how to save money in the long run on food, vet bills, boarding and other expenses. Please share your ideas in the comments.Saving Money on Dog Care1. Buy higher-quality items. If you spend more up front on higher-quality items, you can usually end up saving over the long run because you won’t have to replace the items as often, if at all. A couple example …

What You Should Know About Active Duty Military Dogs Military working dogs are an important part of our military branches. After selecting Military Working Dog Team Support Association Inc. (MWDTSA) as our Paw It Forward partner for 2015, we quickly learned just how amazing these dogs really are. From this partnership with MWDTSA, the dogIDs pack was given the opportunity to visit a military dog training location and see these hard-working pooches in action!Visiting the Base When we pulled u …