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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.

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,...
Why Do Dogs Howl and How to Get Them to Stop

7 Tips on Why Do Dogs Howl and How To Get Them to Stop

Last week I discussed the hot topic of dogs that lick all the time, this week I want to shed some light onto an...
Should You Take Care of Someone Else’s Dog

Should You Take Care of Someone Else’s Dog? 4 Things to Consider

For anyone who loves dogs, taking care of someone else's pet may sound like a great idea at first. However, there are several things...
How to Pick Mentally Stimulating Toys for Dogs

TOP #120: How to Pick Mentally Stimulating Toys for Dogs

In this podcast, I’ll explain how to choose the best mentally stimulating dog toys that benefit your pet's brain, and helps to keep him happy and healthy.
How To Feed Dogs To Deal With and Prevent Allergies

7 Tips on How To Feed Dogs to Deal With and Prevent Allergies

Allergies in dogs are more common than you may think, and should not be confused with food intolerance. Intolerance is dealt with in a completely...
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...
29 Things You Do That Your Dog Secretly Hates

29 Things You Do That Your Dog Secretly Hates

As dog parents, we like to think that we understand our pets well, but sometimes our efforts aren’t as well received as we’d like...
how to make your dog a service dog

How to Make Your Dog a Service Dog

While it is not a common practice, learning how to make your dog a service dog is a possibility. It will take hard work, patience and a lot of research.
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...
You've Adopted a Puppy - Now What

You’ve Adopted a Puppy. Now What?

The big day has come and you are full of excitement - you are finally going to adopt a cute little puppy! It's very likely that...
How to Clean a Dog Wound

How to Clean a Dog Wound

Learning how to clean a dog wound is essential information that every pet parent should know. You never when it may come in handy to help your pup.
Tips on How Not to Get Scammed Adopting a Puppy

How Not to Get Scammed Adopting a Puppy

Adopting a dog instead of buying one from a breeder is a commendable thing. But not everybody goes to a local shelter or adoption center...

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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...
Sasha in the car

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...