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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.

Essential Oils for Dogs

9 Reasons to Use Essential Oils for Dogs

I first learned about essential oils a few years ago. I was a new mother and din't want to use chemical filled bug sprays,...
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Interview: How To Choose the Best Dog Grooming Products

Dog owners are concerned about the what goes into their pet's body. They want him to eat healthy food and snacks - some even...
Tips for Making Vet Visits Less Stressful

7 Tips on How to Make Vet Visits Less Stressful for Dogs

If your dog enjoys going to the vet, don't take that for granted. You're one of the few pet parents who won the lottery...
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....
How to Prevent Shedding in Dogs

9 Tips on How to Prevent Shedding in Dogs

As a dog lover, your clothes, bed, furniture and even your car have probably accumulated a thick layer of dog hair. While this may...
How to Choose Dog Sleeping Bag

How to Choose a Dog Sleeping Bag

Sleeping bags for dogs aren’t just for camping! Lots of dogs love the cozy secure feeling they get from being nestled up snugly in...
Holidays with Dogs - How to Travel on Vacation with Your Dog

Holidays with Dogs: How to Travel on Vacation with Your Dog

Around the holidays a lot of people travel to see friends and family. A dilemma that many of us become faced with is what...
Leash Training a Dog

9 Resources on Leash Training Dogs

Leash training is one of the most frustrating parts of dog training. It takes a lot of time and patience. Depending on the dog's...
Take Your Dog to Work Day

Take Your Dog to Work Day: Building Awareness of Shelter Dogs

Take Your Dog to Work Day is an initiative started by Pet Sitters International in 1999 as a way of celebrating what fantastic friends...
10 Resources for Choosing the Best Veterinarian

Sunday’s Recap: 8 Resources for Choosing the Best Veterinarian

Lots of pet owners stress about finding a veterinarian. If you’re one of them, don’t worry! Finding the right is much more than just...
Dog Travel Bags - How to Choose the Right One

Dog Travel Bags: How to Choose the Right One

One of the wonderful things about dogs compared with other pets is their portability. Not only can you take them out for a run,...
How to Become a Foster Parent for Dogs

Let’s Talk: How to Become a Foster Parent for Dogs

If you're a dog lover, there is one thing more rewarding than owning a canine companion - fostering one. Learning how to become a foster...

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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...