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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 Owners Lose Their Dogs' Trust

How Owners Lose Their Dogs’ Trust

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. ~ Henry Wheeler Shaw Shaw was right. Dogs are...
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How to Groom a Dog: All-in-One Guide for Beginners

When, why, and how to groom a dog can be confusing for new pet owners, yet dog grooming is an essential part of general...
How To Find Local Dog Groomers in Your Area

How to Find Local Dog Groomers in Your Area

Your dog is looking pretty rough. He's frizzy, matted, dirty, or maybe he just needs a haircut. Time to have him groomed! But how do...
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How to Cut Your Dog’s Nails Correctly

When learning how to cut dog's nails, it can be a bit intimidating. Here's our step-by-step guide with videos and photos on how to do it correctly.
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6 Dog Photography Tips: How to Take Great Photos of Your Dog

For many people, pets are family. This means many families want to have great photos of their dog for their own personal album, to...
How To Clean Dog Ears Guide

How to Clean Dog Ears

Ear problems is the #1 reason dog owners must visit a veterinarian. Use this step-by-step guide to quickly, easily and effectively clean your Fido's ears and avoid a trip to a vet.
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How To Bathe A Dog 101: A Step-By-Step Video Guide

Every pup parent needs to know how to give their dog a bath. Even if you send your dog to a professional pet groomer,...
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How to Put on a Dog Harness

Here's a detailed guide and demonstration with pictures and video on how to put on a dog harness, measure it and fit it properly for safety and comfort.
How to Stop a Dog From Barking

How To Stop A Dog From Barking: A Video Guide

Excessive barking is one of the most common complaints of dog owners. Of course, you can't expect your dog to never bark. Barking is...
How to Introduce Your Puppy to an Existing Dog

How to Introduce Your Puppy to an Existing Dog

Wondering how to introduce your puppy to an existing dog after you've adopted a new dog? Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do this safely.
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.
How to Use Dog Clippers Safely

6 Tips on How to Use Dog Clippers Safely

Here's my guide (with video) on how to use dog clippers safely and properly to trim or shave a dog, keeping them calm, and getting great dog haircut result.

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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...
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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...