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Dogs and dog businesses is a big market. As an authority on dog supplies, Top Dog Tips focuses on provide pet parents and pet business owners with the most recent, relevant and interesting dog news and news on dog businesses. We update several times a day, so make sure to stick around!

Every Aniversary Couple Adopts a Dog

Every Anniversary This Couple Adopts a Dog

Meet the Romeros, a Texas couple who celebrates every wedding anniversary by adopting a dog. Neydi and Carlos Romero are on their third year...
Caring Canines Comfort Las Vegas After Tragedy

Caring Dogs Comfort Las Vegas After the Shooting Tragedy

A group of trained therapy dogs traveled to Las Vegas last week to comfort Las Vegas residents after the deadly shooting that occurred there....
Pit Bull Who Adores Kittens Gets His Own Litter to Care For

Pit Bull Who Adores Kittens Gets His Own Litter to Care For

Ozzy, a pit bull who longs for cats to care for, finally got his wish granted when he received a litter of kittens to...
California Set to Ban Puppy Mill Sales to Encourage Dog Adoption

UPDATE: California Set to Ban Puppy Mill Sales to Encourage Dog Adoption

A bill banning the sale of dogs and other animals in pet stores in California effectively makes rescues and shelters the only option for...
Americans Scammed in Fake Online Puppy Sales

Americans Are Being Scammed in Fake Online Puppy Sales

The Better Business Bureau is warning Americans that online transactions for puppy purchases are likely scams, and is cautioning against buying online. The BBB...
Hikers Rescue Starving Dog

Hikers Rescue Starving Dog Lost for 6 Weeks on a Mountain

A young woman braved the Colorado wilderness mountains for 2 days in search of a dog she knew was lost, and rescued the pup...
Petland Puppies May Be Spreading Diseases to Humans

Petland Puppies May Be Infecting Humans With Campylobacteriosis

For one year, a disease called campylobacteriosis has been spreading from puppies to humans, and it is believed to have originated from puppies sold in...
Meet Frida, the Dog Rescuing Humans After Mexico’s Earthquake

Meet Frida – The Dog Rescuing Humans After Mexico’s Earthquake

A yellow lab is saving lives in Mexico, helping recover people the human rescuers can’t get to after a devastating earthquake. The world is...
Woman Bought Pug a Tuxedo With Stolen Government Money

Woman Bought Pug a Tuxedo With Stolen Government Money

An Arkansas woman spent years stealing money from the county she worked for, and bought her Pug a nice suit with the funds. In weird...
Woman Has Fateful Encounter With Dog Given Up Years Before

Woman Has Fateful Encounter With a Dog Given Up Years Before

A woman had a chance encounter with the dog her parents had given up 11 years prior, but had to say goodbye all over...
Iranian Dog Flown to U.S. for Treatment for Cruel Injury

Iranian Dog Flown to U.S. for Treatment of Cruel Firecracker Burns Injury

A dog abused with firecrackers in Iran was flown to the U.S. to receive treatment for a burned and deformed mouth. He is now...
Dog Lost In Florida Turns Up In New York – Help Needed to Get Her Back Home

Dog Lost In Florida Turns Up In New York – Help Needed to Get...

A dog lost in Florida was surrendered a year and half later to a shelter in Long Island and is to be reunited with...

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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...