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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.

8 Tips on How to Stop a Dog From Peeing in the Crate

8 Tips on How to Stop a Dog From Peeing in the Crate

There's more than one reason why your dog is peeing in the crate, and determining the cause of this is crucial in order to...
How to Solve Your Puppy Car Sickness

How to Solve Puppy’s Car Sickness Issue

Car sickness is something we are all familiar with but dogs can also feel it. It is far more common in puppies and many...
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DIY Homemade Laundry Detergent Safe for Dogs

Homemade laundry detergent and other cleaning products can be much safer for pets than commercial cleaning supplies. They're also better for your budget!
How to Stop a Puppy from Chewing Everything

5 Tips on How to Stop a Puppy from Chewing Everything

Learning how to stop a puppy from chewing everything will save you a lot of hassle in the future. Here are five easy and most effective ways you can do that.
19 Ways to Keep Your Dog Healthy During Winter Months

19 Ways to Keep Your Dog Healthy During Winter Months

Keeping dogs healthy in the winter isn't just about keeping them warm with clothing. Think about your dog's sleeping arrangements, winter allergies, adjusting dietary...

How to Put On Dog Boots and Keep Them from Falling Off

You got dog booties, but can't put them on or they just won't stay on. Here's my guide on how to put on dog boots on a dog and keep them from falling off.
Puppy Crate Training Schedule

Puppy Crate Training Schedule

Crate training a puppy has many benefits, both for you and the young dog, but it has to be done correctly. Because dogs are...
The Best Dog Paw Protection in the Winter

Dog Paw Protection: 5 Ways of Protecting Dog Paws in Winter

Dogs' paws are more utilitarian than our feet - they're designed to withstand frigid conditions, such as ice and snow. The paw pads act...
How to Keep Dog Away from Christmas Tree

How to Keep Dogs Away from Christmas Trees

Dogs are naturally drawn to the allure of Christmas trees, and that can get dangerous. You can do a few things: use training techniques, choose...
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...
Top 8 Ways to Puppy-Proof Your Home for Christmas

8 Ways to Dog-Proof Your Home for Christmas

Dog owners, especially those with puppies, that wish for a lovely Christmas time need to ensure the safety of their young dogs. Christmas celebrations...
Dog Afraid of Stairs - Why and What To Do

Is Your Dog Afraid of Stairs? Here’s How to Fix This in 3 Simple...

Does your puppy or dog whine, cry, tuck their tail, and turn away when it comes to using a set of stairs? You're not...

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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...