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Puppy Training: Tips & Advice to Be Successful

Puppy Training: Tips & Advice to Be Successful

We LOVE puppies!! Who doesn't? But caring for a new dog is big responsibility. Preparing for a puppy means all kinds of things: training, worrying about your home, teaching your pup how to interact with your children, getting dog supplies, keeping your shoes from getting chewed up and so much more! With so many puppy training tips available online, it's stressful to find out what to do with your puppy and when to do it. We’ve compiled what we believe is the best puppy and dog training g …
Aug 01, 2023 Hannah Savoy

What To Put On Dog Tags

What To Put On Dog Tags

Dog owners constantly wonder what to put on their dog’s ID tags. This question deserves a good explanation. Dog ID tags are important, and putting the right information on them is vital. Continue reading to explore what you should put on your dog’s ID tags.The Information To Put on the ID TagAn ID tag provides crucial information regarding your dog. Keep in mind that these tags are small with limited space, so filling them with the proper information is important. The first things to add are the …
Aug 01, 2023 Shelby Cochran

3 Benefits of Using a Martingale Collar For Your Dog

3 Benefits of Using a Martingale Collar For Your Dog

New dog owners often have to decide which collar is going to be best for their furry addition. When choosing a collar, there has recently been an increase in popularity for martingale collars, otherwise known as backout collars or limited slip collars. Martingale collars have two loops that allow you to have more control over your dog. One loop serves as the main collar strap around your dog's neck. The other loop is what fastens to a leash and acts as the sliding loop, and when pulled, tightens …
Jul 27, 2023 Tara Peters

How to Keep Your Dog Calm When Guests Arrive

How to Keep Your Dog Calm When Guests Arrive

The holidays can be stressful enough with out-of-town friends and family visiting. An overly excited dog doesn’t make life easier! Dogs are naturally curious and social animals, which means they can get overwhelmed and overstimulated with the sudden influx of people and activities. It's important to manage their behavior to ensure a peaceful and enjoyable holiday for everyone. I am dealing with this myself as I have a 9-month-old Weimaraner who is extremely friendly. He tries to jump on …
Jul 10, 2023 Lindsay Stordahl

Dog ID Tags - Not just for Dogs

Dog ID Tags - Not just for Dogs

Our company name may be dogIDs, but you might be surprised by how many tags and collars we make every month that end up on a different kind of pet - from livestock to household animals!Here are a few of our favorite engraving projects for other four-legged friends:Goat Collars for Petting Zoos One of our customers is a zoo with a group of friendly goats. They wanted a better way for their visitors to interact with the goats in the petting zoo, so they ordered personalized collars from …
Jul 10, 2023 Shelby Cochran

3 Easy Tricks to Teach Your Dog Today

3 Easy Tricks to Teach Your Dog Today

I wanted to come up with a couple of easy tricks dog owners could teach their dogs of any age. The tricks are “speak,” “play dead” and “roll over.” These aren’t necessarily the only ways to teach these commands, but hopefully they can help you brainstorm. And let us know if your dog can do any fun tricks! 3 Easy Tricks to Teach Your DogSpeak I taught my dog Ace to speak, and it was really easy! Here are the steps I followed:Step 1: Think of a scenario where you know your dog is lik …
Jul 10, 2023 Lindsay Stordahl

Observations from Intern in a Dog-Friendly Office

Observations from Intern in a Dog-Friendly Office

Dog-friendly offices are a rare breed (pun intended). Adding dogs to a regular office environment brings a whole new set of challenges and excitement to a 9 to 5.Here are a few observations I’ve had as an intern in a dog-friendly office:9 Things You Learn from a Dog-Friendly OfficeAlways bring a lint roller.I grew up in a household where the dog didn’t shed. I quickly learned, however, that your clothes will soon be covered in hair. If you do not want to look like a crazy dog lady when going to …
Jul 09, 2023 Paige Johnson

5 Tips for Bringing Your Dog to Outdoor Restaurants

5 Tips for Bringing Your Dog to Outdoor Restaurants

Do you ever bring your dog along to outdoor coffee shops or restaurants? Or do you wish you could? It’s one of my favorite things to do with my dog Ace, but he’s had lots of training and practice. I know it’s not so easy for some dogs to remain calm when out and about. If you like to bring your dog along out in public, please share your tips in the comments. The following are some suggestions from two dog trainers on how to make outings with your dog more successful.Tips for Bringing Y …
Jul 09, 2023 Lindsay Stordahl

How to Help Your Dog Get Used to Car Rides

How to Help Your Dog Get Used to Car Rides

Some of us take it for granted that our dogs are calm and content riding in the car. It is a stressful or scary experience for a lot of dogs, causing them to whine or bark the entire time or to become car sick. The following are some tips to help your dog get used to the car or to make sure riding in the car remains a positive experience for your newly adopted dog or puppy. Tips to help a dog get used to the car1. Take your puppy on car rides right away Don’t worry, it’s not too late …
Jul 09, 2023 Lindsay Stordahl

Top 10 Tips for Responsible Dog Parenting

Top 10 Tips for Responsible Dog Parenting

In honor of February being Responsible Pet Ownership Month, we at dogIDs wanted to remind you of some of the ways you can make sure you’re being a great doggie parent. You love your animal companion, but sometimes we all need reminders on how to give your dog the very best and keep him happy and healthy. Aside from committing to the long haul, here are 10 things you can do to be a responsible pet parent.10 Tips for Responsible Dog Parenting Follow local dog laws Check your city’s laws to …
Jul 09, 2023 Amanda Huggett

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