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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!

Hugs Pet Products Partners with Paula Deen

Hugs Pet Products Partners with Paula Deen

Paula Deen is known best for her cooking and many people have followed the less-than-stellar media attention that has surrounded her off and on...
Texas Business Serving Up Natural Dog Treats

Texas Business Serving Up Natural Dog Treats

Dog owners are becoming more educated about the ingredients of commercial dog food and dog treats and how they can harm their dogs. In recent...
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Dog Owner Demographics: Facts about Pet Owners

Dog owner demographics are data that will answer questions like who adopts the most dogs. Are male dogs or female dogs more popular this year?...
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Sneaky Golden Retriever Dips in Neighbor’s Pool

The summer heat may end, but not the online attention that this Golden Retriever from New Jersey is getting in his hilarious video of...
TickChek is Helping Pet Owners in High-Risk Areas

TickChek is Helping Pet Owners in High-Risk Areas

One of the most common issues that arise for pet owners in the spring time is the infestation of ticks that always comes with...

Study: Like Humans, Dogs Don’t Sleep Well After Stressful Experiences

A new study confirms that, like us, dogs experience interrupted sleep patterns when dealing with stressful situations. While we understand that our dogs are...
Can You Install A Dog Door In A Sliding Glass Door

Can You Install A Dog Door In A Sliding Glass Door?

We have three dogs, and one of them is always on the wrong side of the door. Thankfully, we also have children who actually...
Watch the Epic Weight Loss Journey of this Obese Dog Unfold

Watch the Epic Weight Loss Journey of this Obese Dog Unfold

An obese golden retriever has lost almost half her weight after being rescued, and her journey is nothing short of inspiring. Meet Strudel, the...
You’ll Never Believe What Happened to These Poor Dogs

You’ll Never Believe What Happened to These Poor Dogs

The FBI has rescued 64 dogs in Illinois and Iowa from a horrible underground dog fighting ring. The pictures of these dogs being rescued are...
Dogs Hate Unfair Treatment Just Like Humans Do

Dogs Hate Unfair Treatment Just Like Humans Do

Dogs and wolves were recently found to be very sensitive to a lack of fairness – the same sensitivity shown (and long known) in...
VA’s Harmful Experimentation on Dogs Leads to Outrage

Harmful Experimentation on Dogs by Veterans Affairs Leads to Outrage

The VA’s experiments on dogs which ended in the dogs being killed has resulted in more scrutiny from Congress and enhanced oversight.  Recently, an...
Quality Pet Food Retailer in Des Moines is Expanding

Quality Pet Food Retailer in Des Moines is Expanding

April Lawrence looked at every pet store in the Beaverdale, Iowa area for a healthy pet food that she would feel good about feeding...

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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...