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All pet parents want the best for their dogs. Top Dog Tips’ dog experts provide the best, most accurate and easily understandable, actionable tips on dog ownership, using all types of dog products, dog health advice, dog nutrition information and other pet information that’s essential for dog owners to know.

How To Make A Dog Collar

How to Make a Dog Collar out of Paracord

Paracord is a durable, waterproof and resistant to rot. Learning how to make a dog collar from this material is simple and only takes a few minuites. Here's my step-by-step guide.
Dog Grooming Schedule

Dog Grooming Schedule: How Often Should You Groom Your Dog

A dog’s grooming needs vary based upon their breed, coat type, age and other variables. For example, a long-haired dog will require more regular...
Renting with Dogs - Top 8 Tips for Leasing ApartmentHouse as a Pet Owner

8 Tips for Leasing Apartment/House as a Pet Owner

Finding a good apartment or house as a pet owner can be difficult since a landlord is likely to prefer a tenant without pets....
10 Unique Ways to Keep Your Dog Busy During the Day

10 Ways to Keep Your Dog Busy During the Day

If you’ve ever had a dog destroy your couch, bed or half your kitchen out of boredom, then you know how important it is...
The Guide to Introducing Dogs to Newborns

14 Tips for Introducing Dogs to Newborns

Introducing dogs to kids and vice versa is an important step. As a dog owner bringing home a newborn from the hospital, there are...
How to Get Over a Fear of Dogs

8 Tips on How to Get Over a Fear of Dogs

Dogs can be intimidating, especially to someone who has had a bad experience with a canine in the past. Most people are not afraid of...
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Have Pet, Will Travel: Guide to Spring or Summer Trips with Dogs

In Partnership with Merck Animal Health In my opinion, there's no better time to travel with your pet than in either spring or summer. The weather's...
Puppy Training 101 - Obedience Training for Puppies

Puppy Training 101: Basic Walkthrough

Bringing a new puppy home can be an exciting and fun adventure. Those adorable creatures we call puppies bring so much joy to a family,...
How to Become a Dog Groomer

How to Become a Dog Groomer

Let me throw this out there: you're not the first dog owner to think about how to become a groomer after you've spent time with...
How to Measure Dog for Dog Door Installation

How to Measure Your Dog for Dog Door Installation

Dog door installation process could be complex. The first thing you must do is know how to measure dog for dog door. Here's a step by step guide + video.
Breathing Problems in Dogs - What It Means and How to Fix It

Breathing Problems in Dogs: How to Spot Them and What to Do

Numerous dog breathing problems can present a life-threatening situation, and a quick reaction on the owner's part is often necessary. Respiratory problems can be...
how to make your dog a service dog

How to Make Your Dog a Service Dog

While it is not a common practice, learning how to make your dog a service dog is a possibility. It will take hard work, patience and a lot of research.

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4 Tips & Tricks for Navigating Peak Flea and Tick Season

Here it comes... the dreaded peak flea and tick season. For us pet owners, while we love those sunny beach trips and walking in the...
Sasha in the car

Have Pet, Will Travel: Guide to Spring or Summer Trips with...

In Partnership with Merck Animal Health In my opinion, there's no better time to travel with your pet than in either spring or summer. The weather's...
Can I Afford A Dog

Can I Afford A Dog?

Owning a pet is expensive. It’s more than just planning for food and toys. If you’ve been asking yourself, can I afford a dog, here is everything you need to know. A big part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing for the endeavor financially. Creating a consistent budget can help you plan for routine expenses like food, treats and toys, as well as unexpected expenses like vet visits in the event of an emergency. Asking the question can I afford a dog is a very responsible thing to do. Many pet owners don’t plan a budget before adopting a dog, and that can get you into a lot of trouble.
how to get rid of a dog

How to Get Rid of a Dog: The Right Way

Are you faced with the challenging decision of how to let go of your furry companion? We understand that circumstances change. And even...
Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

One of the best qualities of our canine companions is their unwavering loyalty. Why are dogs so loyal? There are amazing stories about the unmatched loyalty of dogs - dogs that have sat on their owner’s graves, waited patiently for months for their owners to return from war and even stories of dogs walking thousands of miles to reunite with their masters.
Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a happy dog or friendly cat come running over to you looking for a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Why do pets make us happy? Pets do a lot more than just keep us company. The unconditional love that they provide us with is priceless and incomparable to any love that we get other humans.

Dog Names Starting With Z

Are you looking for dog names starting with Z? Well, you're in the right place! Getting a new pup would mean preparing for a new set...
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How Many Dogs Are Too Many?

We've all been there. Pet owners of one dog think, "Maybe I should get one more." Then, once you get the second dog, you'll...
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Can Dogs Get Sick From Humans?

If you have been caring for dogs for quite a while now, you must have known we can get sick from them. Rabies, giardia—name...
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed profile

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed Profile

Not a lot of people know about this breed, but the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not something you should ignore when you chance upon...