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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!

New App Matches Shelter Dogs with People Looking for a Walking Buddy

New App Matches Shelter Dogs with People Looking for a Walking Buddy

Charlie and Christina Saunders came up with the idea for Walkzee, an app that matches people interested in a walking buddy with a shelter...
Judges Name Pet Care Line Best New Product at Calgary Tradeshow

Calgary Tradeshow: Judges Name the Best New Product for Pet Care

From food and supplies to toys and accessories, the pet industry has exploded in the last few years, and many companies are trying to...
New Company Releases Product to Prevent Dogs From Peeing on Trees

New Company Releases Product to Prevent Dogs From Peeing on Trees

Dog urine is extremely acidic, and that acid isn't good for the trees and plants that dogs urinate on. In many cities, you will...
New Pet Shops Temporarily Banned in San Marcos, TX

New Pet Shops Temporarily Banned in San Marcos, TX

Late last month the City Council in San Marcos, Texas decided to temporarily ban new pet shops from opening in the city. Currently the...
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....
Petplan and Total Pet Care Partner to Offer Better Pet Insurance to Owners

Petplan and Total Pet Care Partner to Offer Better Pet Insurance to Owners

On May 30th a unique new partnership will be launching to meet the growing demand for high-quality healthcare for pets. Pet care company, Best...
Three Dog Bakery Unleashes 5th Annual Feed a Dog Food Drive

Three Dog Bakery Unleashes 5th Annual Feed a Dog Food Drive

Three Dog Bakery, a franchise based in Kansas City, Missouri, launched its annual Feed a Dog Food Drive on May 1st. The franchise consists...
BarkCam Lets You Take Better Pictures of Your Dog

BarkCam Lets You Take Better Pictures of Your Dog

All pet lovers have tried to take the perfect photo of their favorite pooch, but it doesn't typically work out very well. The hardest part is...
Homeless Veteran Creates a Hands Free Way to Walk Your Dog

Homeless Veteran Creates a Hands Free Way to Walk Your Dog

A Navy veteran named Bill Feldman was tired of his dog pulling on his leash every time the pair went for a walk. It...
MEMAPets Introduces ALU Smart Collar for Dogs

MEMAPets Introduces ALU Smart Collar for Dogs

Wearable dog technology has been available to pets for a while now, and although it works great, it isn't terribly fashionable and doesn't usually come in an eco-friendly form. Fortunately for...
Bakery in New York Has Gone to the Dogs

Bakery in New York Has Gone to the Dogs

The best bakery in Monroe County, New York creates unique concoctions ever day…but they aren’t for humans. Cindy Ackerman, owner of Woofies Gourmet Dog...
Up Dog Toys Has A New Puzzle Toy In the Works

Up Dog Toys Has A New Puzzle Toy In the Works

If you have a dog that likes to chew on toys, you've probably got a pile of them lying around your house. Your dog doesn't care what their toys...

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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...