dogIDs "How-To" Dog Blog

Woof! Oops, I mean hi! My name is River and I'm the head office pup here at dogIDs. Being the top dog is a lot of work. There are so many things I have to get done in a day! Lucky for me I have an awesome team of humans to help me out.My typical agenda looks like this: 9:01 a.m. - Get to work and begin the search for butt scratches and belly rubs. 9:12 a.m. - Start the second lap of butt scratches and belly rubs. 10:15 a.m - Bark at mailman until he also gives me butt scratches. 10:42 …

Pet health issues are becoming more easily diagnosed every day. Since dogIDs started making medical alert tags, we would get calls about creating tags with specific disease info on them.This past year we created an IMHA tag after getting multiple requests from our customers. None of our pack members knew what IMHA was. After doing some research and asking vets, we wanted to share what we learned. What is IMHA and What are the Symptoms?IMHA, or Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia, is a disease that …

The emotions you get when adding a puppy or even an adult dog to your family is a little bit what I imagine skydiving might feel like. It is filled with anticipation, anxiety, excitement and a sense of euphoria when they finally come home. A huge part of the anticipation and anxiety is finding the right dog for your family. If you are looking for a loving pet and family member, adopting a shelter pet is a fantastic option. You can find a wide variety of mixes in all different sizes, colors, a …

Embroidered Digital Camo Personalized Dog CollarThese digital camouflage nylon webbing collars are embroidered with your own contact information or personal message. The embroidery is done on a digital camouflage nylon ribbon which is sewn directly onto the nylon webbing. This makes the embroidery very crisp, clean and easy to read. The plastic side release buckle is very convenient to use and tough but still lightweight.- Features: 2-ply super tough construction using high-density nylon webbing …

Is a family photo really complete without your favorite pup? Our furry friends are naturally apart of our family so it makes sense that they need to be included in the family photo. Here are some tips for getting the perfect family photo with your dog.Coordinating outfitsWhat’s more fun than having coordinating outfits with your favorite pet? Matching with your dog is a great way to include them in your photo.To start, a dog sweater is a perfect way to show off your dog. With many dog …

The following is my interview with Jeff Graves, founder of KC Dog Runners in Kansas City. KC Dog Runners is Kansas City's first and only dog running company, and Jeff and his team of runners take dogs on running and walking sessions throughout the Kansas City area. They also offer a pet sitting service and a yard cleanup service. Jeff has been using Mendota Slip Leads from dogIDs to run with his clients' dogs, so I wanted to ask him a bit about his business and why he prefers this product …

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 …