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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 Bathe a Dog at Home for the First Time

How to Bathe a Dog at Home for the First Time

Bathing a dog is not rocket science, that much is true, but it's a little more complex than some pet owners initially expect. Some are...
Important Safety Tips for Dog Grooming At Home

Important Safety Tips for Dog Grooming At Home

If you're looking to save a couple of bucks every month on professional dog grooming, and would rather groom your dog at home, I highly...
Scientifically Proven Cases Where Dogs are Better than Doctors

14 Scientifically Proven Cases Where Dogs are Better than Doctors

Dogs make wonderful pets. They are great listeners, very loyal and loving companions. Many people say their lives would be empty without their dog. Pet...
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...
Flying With A Dog - Short Dog Travel Guide for Pet Parents

Flying With A Dog: Short Dog Travel Guide for Pet Parents

Proper preparation is an absolute must when you are flying with a dog. It may sound like an easy way to get to your...
Microchips and Identification Tags - How to Pick the Right One

Microchips and Identification Tags: How to Pick the Right One?

Losing your dog is one of the biggest fears for all loving dog owners. We all know this, and with that in mind, it's...
Walking Your Dog - A Guide To Do It Safely

8 Tips for Walking Your Dog Safely Every Single Day

Our dogs need a lot of exercise - some breeds more than others. Walking your dog on a regular basis is the best way...
Dog Shedding Tools - Tips on Choosing the Best Dog Brush

Dog Shedding Tools: Tips on Choosing the Best Dog Brush

Most dog owners love their dogs, but hate dealing with their dog’s hair. The best way to tackle dog's shedding hair problem is to start...
Best Dog Booties for Snow to Keep Your Dog Warm in Winter

Best Dog Booties for Snow to Keep Your Dog Safe in Winter

We are rapidly approaching the middle of winter, and the weather channels are saying that this is possibly one of the coldest winters in...
How to Get Dog Urine Smell Out of Carpet

How to Get Dog Urine Smell Out of Carpet

Accidents happen to the best of us and the same goes for our pets. When your dog has an accident in the house, you...
Advice on How to Convince Your Parents to Get a Dog

How to Convince Your Parents to Get a Dog

So you’re dreaming of a furry companion with four legs, a wet nose, and a wagging tail, but mom and dad need to give...
Cynophobia - How to Overcome Fear of Dogs

How to Overcome Fear of Dogs: Cynophobia in Adults and Children

Do you get nervous around dogs? Have you been wondering how to overcome fear of dogs? You're not alone. With the growing pet population,...

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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...