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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!

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A Dog Sleeping in Bed With Their Owner: Statistics and Should You Do It?

How many dog owners have their dog sleeping in bed with them? A few months ago, a survey of 23,000 pet owners was conducted....
Advantek Brand Evolving and Helping Shelters in the Process

Advantek Brand Evolving and Helping Shelters in the Process

Advantek is known for their pet gazebos as well as their innovative products for both domesticated and farm animals. Now the company is looking...
$20,000 Will Help This All-Natural Maine Dog Treat Company

$20,000 Will Help This All-Natural Maine Dog Treat Company

One Maine entrepreneur is moving her all-natural dog treat business out of her kitchen and into a downtown storefront thanks to her recent $20,000...
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...
Looking For An Eco-Friendly Way to Groom Your Dog

Looking For An Eco-Friendly Way to Groom Your Dog?

With all the talk about global warming, greenhouse gases and melting glaciers, many people are looking for any way to reduce their carbon footprint....
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...
Dachshund Thrown Away In Trashbag with Broken Spine Gets Mini-Wheelchair

Dachshund Abandoned In Trashbag with Broken Spine Gets Mini-Wheelchair

A tiny little dachshund who was thrown in the trash in Philadelphia with a broken spine is now getting a whole new lease on...
New Breed Finder Tool Released By Vetstreet.com

New Breed Finder Tool Released By Vetstreet.com

Vetstreet.com is a site dedicated to providing pet owners with trusted, authoritative health information about their companion animals. They also understand how important it...
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Abandoned Pandemic Dogs Overcrowd an Australian Dog Shelter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCx_uCG2wQk A massive influx of pandemic dogs overcrowds Melbourne's Lost Dogs Home due to dog owners surrendering them. Originally purchased for pet companionship during COVID lockdowns,...
“Lucky” Dog Shot Survives Being Shot in the Head and Left in the Desert

“Lucky” Dog Survives Being Shot and Left in a Desert

An incredibly fortunate dog survived after someone shot him and left him for dead in the Arizona desert. Meet Lucky. This dog could go by...
Healthy Dog Treats From Look Who's Happy! Are Made in Georgia

Healthy Dog Treats From Look Who’s Happy! Are Made in Georgia

When you see dog treats on the shelves of big box stores, most of them aren’t actually made by the company that is selling...
“Project Good Dog” Helps Heal Prisoners and Get Dogs Adopted

“Project Good Dog” Helps Heal Prisoners and Get Dogs Adopted

A Massachusetts prison participates in a project which matches troubled shelter dogs with prisoners who train them – and the results are incredible. In...

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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...