dogIDs "How-To" Dog Blog

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 …

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 …

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 …

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! …

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 …

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 …

Does your dog have allergies? Unfortunately, allergies are a fairly common problem for dogs, and sometimes finding the right products to help them can be extra challenging. The following are some potential allergy issues dogs could face, as well as some products that could help dogs with allergy relief. How do I know if my dog has allergies? If you think your dog might be allergic to something, it's best to take her to a vet. The vet may be able to help you de …

Every dog deserves a loving home. Most of us would like to adopt every dog that we meet until we snap back to reality and realize that it is impossible to do. But there are still many ways to help! Whether it’s promoting a rescue shelter, volunteering, adopting a dog or donating items, every little thing helps a dog in need of a forever home.What Does it Take to Run a Shelter?Fur Kids located in Georgia, 4 Luv of Dog Rescue in North Dakota and Homeward Animal Shelter in North Dakota gave us …

Do you ever wonder where in the world your dog’s favorite collars and tags are coming from? In case you didn’t know, dogIDs is headquartered in West Fargo, North Dakota where all of our operations occur. When we aren’t hard at work building your dog’s personalized collar and the leash to match, you can often find dogIDs in some of our favorite places around the Fargo area.Lunch Time For lunch options within walking distance, which there are many, we usually like to go as a Pack so we c …

Recently a customer shared photos of their new Waterproof ScruffTag collars that had a very unique engraving about Mega E, or Megaesophagus in dogs. Megaesophagus- the food regurgitation disease- is common in dogs, humans, cats and horses and is a fatal disease if it’s not properly managed. The good news is that you can manage it and your pup will lead a happy life! It is critical though that your neighbors, friends, family and any other humans that could come in contact with your do …