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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!

California Pet Store Beats the Odds

California Pet Store Beats the Odds

Running a small business is tough, and although the pet market has been booming lately, pet product stores can still be hard to keep...
Border Patrol Beagle Defends Us Against African Swine Fever

Border Patrol Beagle Defends Us Against African Swine Fever

It was just a regular day at work at the airport for the 6-year-old Beagle when the USDA declared the dog a hero. Every day,...
The Races End Leaving Hundreds of Greyhounds Homeless

The Races End Leaving Hundreds of Greyhounds Homeless

The "sport" of Greyhound racing has been around for decades, but the real horrors of what really takes place on these tracks and the...
Researchers Discover a Better Treatment for Epilepsy in Dogs

Researchers Discover a Better Treatment for Epilepsy in Dogs

Scientists have discovered the gene responsible for a common type of epilepsy in dogs. Now, steps toward treatment and preventative breeding are possible. Epilepsy in...
New Canine Clothing Line Helps Decipher Breeds

New Canine Clothing Line Helps Decipher Breeds

If you bring your dog out of the house with you, chances are you’ve been asked what breed he is many times. Even if...
service dog saves owner from house fire by licking her face

Service Dog Saves Owner From House Fire by Licking Her Face

On March 24, 2023, 19-year-old vet student Melody Chan woke up from a house fire after her dog licked her face and pulled her...
Scientists Reveal Hunting Dogs May Be Agents Of A Life-Threatening Disease

Scientists Reveal Hunting Dogs May Be Agents Of A Life-Threatening Disease

A new study has shown that Austrian hunting dogs are statistically more likely to contract tularemia, a disease that can infect humans, too. Researchers from...
Revitamal Brings Anti-Aging Science to Dogs

Revitamal Brings Anti-Aging Science to Dogs

Any dog lover will tell you that the worst part of owning a pet is that they don’t live as long as we do....
This Horrific Puppy Trade is A Booming Business in the UK

This Horrific Puppy Trade is A Booming Business in the UK

Late last month, a veterinarian and his assistant in Leeds, England were convicted of six offences against the Animal Welfare Act. Almost one year...
Dog Groomer Gets New Digs After Working From Garden Shed For 5 Years

Dog Groomer Gets New Digs After Working From Garden Shed For 5 Years

Running your own business isn’t easy, and running one from a garden shed is even more difficult. That’s what Emma Jane Sanderson has been...
Pedigree Is Being Slammed By Complaints of Wire Found in Dog Food

Pedigree Is Being Slammed By Complaints of Wire Found in Dog Food

We covered a news story at the beginning of July about consumers who were worried about prickly fibers showing up in Pedigree dog treats....
New Study Finds No Evidence That Dogs Can Predict Earthquakes

New Study Finds No Evidence That Dogs Can Predict Earthquakes

Most of us heard or read about dogs and other animals behaving oddly before an earthquake, owners often assuming their pets can predict an...

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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...