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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!

Are These Ham Bone Treats Harmful to Dogs?

Are These Ham Bone Treats Harmful to Dogs?

Last month a petition came to light online asking Dynamic Pet Products to take their Real Ham Bone treats off the market. It was...
Dog Trained by Inmates Now Sniffs Out Arson Fires

Labrador Retriever Trained by Inmates Now Sniffs Out Arson Fires

A Labrador Retriever in Utah was trained by prison inmates, and now serves as an ATF agent detecting arson fires. A 4-year old black...
Would You Give Your Dog A Prescription To Help With Noise Sensitivity

Would You Give Your Dog A Prescription To Help With Noise Sensitivity?

Our boxer, Chloe, is frightened of loud noises. Gunshots and fireworks will send her into hiding. She usually heads for my bedroom or our...
A New Probiotic for Dogs Has Hit the Shelves

New Probiotic for Dogs Has Hit the Shelves

Humans have been leaning more toward organic products for years and the trend to get healthy seems to be growing more every day. Now...
Dorset Pet Food Bank Expands as Needs Arise in Boscombe

Dorset Pet Food Bank Expands as Needs Arise in Boscombe, England

Dorset Dogs opens its 7th pet food bank in Boscombe, Bournemouth, England, as the community struggles with the demands and costs of animal ownership. With...
Looking for Safe and Healthy Dog Products Just Got A Lot Easier

Looking for Safe and Healthy Dog Products Just Got A Lot Easier

If you’re a pet parent like me, you spend a lot of time researching the products that you buy for your dog. You look...
Never Worry About Losing Dog Boots Again

Never Worry About Losing Dog Boots Again

Dogs wear boots for a number of reasons. Sometimes the issue is due to rough terrain, hot sand, snow and ice, or some other...
Student Developed App Helps Keep Dogs Healthy

Student Developed Pet App Helps to Keep Dogs Healthy

Pet obesity is an epidemic in the United States. In fact, according to The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 54% of the dogs and...
More Scientific Proof That Dogs Can Read Our Emotions

More Scientific Proof That Dogs Can Read Our Emotions

Yet another study reports that dogs are capable of processing a person's negative and positive emotions based on facial expressions. It's something we've all been...
Irate Dog Owner Wants Shape of Dog Treat Changed

Irate Dog Owner Wants Shape of Dog Treat Changed

Jessica Rennard is a dog lover. Her border-collie puppy, Kevin, was a member of her family. She would do anything to take care of...
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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....
New Website Lets Travelers Pet-Sit in Exchange for Lodging

New Website Lets Travelers Pet-Sit in Exchange for Lodging

Portland Oregon resident Susan Dussault was traveling through Madrid in 2012 when she thought up the idea of a pet-sitting home exchange program. The...

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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...