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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.

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How To Train A Dog To Roll Over: A Quick Video Guide

Every dog needs command training; sit, stay, come and lie down are some of the most popular commands to teach. Some owners are satisfied...
How To Groom A Dog

How To Groom A Dog at Home by Yourself: Introduction to DIY Dog Grooming

Dog grooming can be a very daunting task. It's intimidating to many dog owners, but if you learn how to groom a dog properly you...
Dog Walker

8 Dog Walker Tips: How to Become One and Be Good At It

Maybe you are a student and need a part-time job as a dog walker. Maybe you want to go all out and try to...
Reduce Shedding

5 Most Effective Ways to Reduce Shedding in Dogs

You wake up in the morning and walk to your kitchen. Your dog's hairballs roll by like tumbleweeds from the Western movie you watched as...
Science-based Ways on How to Calm a Dog Down

7 Proven Ways to Calm Down A Dog (Backed by Science)

Have you ever wished there was a button on your dog that would calm him down? Sometimes, our pets get so stressed out and anxious...
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How to Make and Use a DIY Rear Leg Sling for Dogs

Rear leg slings are necessary for dogs who need support when walking or have trouble standing. A rear leg sling for dogs is easy to make and use!
How to Measure a Dog for Clothing

How to Measure a Dog for Clothing

The only way to ensure that the clothes you purchase for your pet will be safe and fit properly, is to know how to measure a dog for clothing.
How to Massage a Dog in 3 Different Ways

How to Massage a Dog in 3 Different Ways

I'll show you how to massage a dog in 3 simple ways, explain the benefits of pet massage and how to give a dog a massage for clinical conditions and more.
How To Choose the Right Size Dog Toy

How to Choose the Right Size Dog Toys

You need to understand how to choose the right size dog toys whether you have a large breed or small. The wrong size could cause injury or lead to choking.
A Guide for Raising Kids with Dogs

The Ultimate Guide for Raising Kids with Dogs: 17 Things Every Parent Should Know

Raising kids with dogs is beneficial for both the child and the dog. However, to be successful, it must be done correctly. Unfortunately, there...
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How to Stop a Dog From Pooping in a Crate

Learning how to stop a dog from pooping in a crate is an essential part of crate training your canine companion, and it will save you a lot of hassle!
How To Train A Dog To Stay

How to Train A Dog to Stay: A Quick Video Guide

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbyKZ08JbEY So, you've decided to adopt a dog. Whether you've chosen a new puppy or adopted an older dog from a shelter, it's important to...

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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...
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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...