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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.

I Miss My Dog - 6 Ways to Help You Deal with It

I Miss My Dog: 6 Ways to Help You Deal With It

Famous actor Will Rogers once said, “If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”...
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How to Stop Diarrhea in Dogs Without a Trip to the Vet

If your dog is suffering with a bout of loose stool, learning a few methods of how to stop diarrhea in dogs by yourself at home can save you a trip to the veterinarian.
How to Find and Pick Local Dog Breeders in Your Area

16 Tips on How to Find and Pick Local Dog Breeders in Your Area

Many future pet owners prefer getting purebred dogs and finding local dog breeders with that purpose. There are plenty of reasons one may desire a...
How to Turn Your Dreams Into a Successful Pet Business

TOP #114: How to Turn Your Dreams Into a Successful Pet Business

If you have a dream of working with pets and their owners, now's the best time to join this thriving industry. But, how and where do you get started?
Guide on How to Trim Your Dog's Face Hair with Scissors

How to Trim Your Dog’s Face Hair with Scissors

If your dog has long face hair, trimming it is a matter of hygiene and safety. You'll need to learn how to trim your dog's face hair with scissors.
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 Travel Tips - How to Vacay With Your Pet

Dog Travel Tips: How to Vacay With Your Pet

Traveling with dogs is becoming very popular. As a pet parent, I love taking my canine with me whenever I can. However, you do need...
How to Make Your Dog a Therapy Dog

How to Make Your Dog a Therapy Dog

If you've been wondering how to make your dog a therapy dog, it may be easier than you think. But, it's time consuming and will take deterrmination.
9 Common Dog Health Issues with Pictures

9 Most Common Dog Health Issues

Veterinary medicine has made a lot of progress in predicting future health problems in dogs, and veterinarians (and owners) are now much more effective...
Litter Training Your New Kitten Or Cat: A Comprehensive Guide

Litter Training Your New Kitten Or Cat: A Comprehensive Guide

Do you have a kitten at home? If yes, how are they coping so far? Are they doing well with litter training, or do...
Dog Falling Down the Stairs - Why and What to Do

What You Should Do If Your Dog Keeps Falling Down the Stairs

Dogs are very well-coordinated animals that don’t lose their balance as easily as, for example, very young kids. If you've been noticing your dog falling...
Crate Training Your Dog

7 Tips for Crate Training Your Dog

Most professionals in the pet industry agree that crate training is an effective and humane method to use with any puppy or adult dog....

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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.
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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...