Five Tips to Help a Dog That is Afraid of Fireworks
The Fourth of July is a stressful time for a lot of dogs, and their owners. While there is no quick fix for helping a dog overcome his fear of fireworks, these tips are designed as starting blocks for...
View ArticleHow to Stop a Dog From Digging in the Yard
Photo: Lindsay Stordahl Some dogs love to dig, but their owners are not exactly impressed by this behavior. For example, my parents have a springer spaniel named Sophie who enjoys leaving little...
View ArticleTop 10 Tips for Responsible Pet Ownership
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 owner. You love your animal companion,...
View ArticleHow to Help a Dog Feel Calm When Left Alone
“Separation anxiety” is a phrase that’s often used when a dog becomes anxious when left alone. Some dogs with separation anxiety will bark all day when left alone. Others are so nervous they have...
View ArticleTips for Socializing a Puppy
We hear about the importance of socializing our dogs and puppies to new things, but what exactly does that mean? At what age should we begin exposing our puppies to new places and other dogs, and how...
View ArticleHow to Choose the Right Dog Trainer
How did you go about choosing a trainer for your dog? Did you read reviews? Did you choose the trainer a friend recommended? Did you make your decision based on cost? We would love your feedback...
View Article3 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...
View ArticleIs Dog Daycare Right for Your Dog?
Photo credit: Motley Zoo Animal Rescue It’s hard not to feel guilty when you’re away at work all day and your dog is home alone. On the other hand, most dogs just sleep when we’re gone, and they are...
View ArticleCommon Fears in Dogs and How You Can Help
I fostered a dog last month who was scared to put her paws on different surfaces. Pavement and carpeted floors were no big deal, but tiles were scary and so was our kitchen floor! In her case, I...
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