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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!

Small Business Buys Manufacturer's Factory To Keep Products Made In USA

Small Business Buys A Factory To Keep Dog Products Made In USA

It’s important to some companies to have their products made locally. Most companies would give up if they lived in a rural area and...
Pet Accessories Startup Looking to Raise $380,000

Pet Accessories Startup Looking to Raise $380,000

Based in the London borough of Barnet, Love Thy Mutt is a pet accessories startup that is looking to raise £250,000 – the equivalent...
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...
Unusual Dog Ban Launched in China District

Unusual Dog Ban Launched in China District

Earlier this month what has become known by residents as “the cruelest dog ban” was issued in China by the local government of a...
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...
Puppy Raisers and Their Vets Are Receiving Special Care Packages

Puppy Raisers and Their Vets Are Receiving Special Care Packages

Canine Companions for Independence, Inc. is the first and largest assistance dog organization in the United States. Henry Schein Animal Health is the leading...
Retiree Builds Dog Train To Take Rescued Pups For Rides

Retiree Builds “Dog Train” To Take Rescued Pups For Rides

Many people think that their most impactful years are when they are young. They raise families, help people through their jobs and by volunteering,...
New Study Proves We're Making Dogs Lazy

New Study Proves We’re Making Dogs Lazy

When you think about it, it seems like common sense. We do everything for our dogs. We provide their dog food, water and shelter....
Presidential Politics Has Finally Gone to the Dogs

Presidential Politics Have Finally Gone to the Dogs

If you thought presidential politics had already gone to the dogs, you were mistaken. An entrepreneur from Chicago has taken the saying literally. Jack...
Sick Puppy Motivates Entrepreneur To Start Her Own Pet Sitting Business

Sick Puppy Motivates Entrepreneur To Start Her Own Pet Sitting Business

In 2006, Melissa McGinty became a professional pet sitter. Owning a business isn’t easy, but she was prepared for the challenge. Her family’s new...
California Humane Society Presses For Animal Cruelty Case Against Dog-Sitter

California Humane Society Presses For Animal Cruelty Case Against Dog-Sitter

Humane Societies are not just shelters for abandoned animals. They help the animal welfare cause in so many other ways as well. From supporting...
Illinois Dog Grooming Business Eyes the Future

Illinois Dog Grooming Business Eyes the Future

Most dog groomers are in the business because it is their passion. They love working with pets and their owners. They love making a...

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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...