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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!

Teen Expanding the Pet Sitting Business She Started When She Was Just 9 Years Old

Teen Expanding the Pet Sitting Business She Started When She Was Just 9 Years...

Apparently 25 is Allie Clegg's lucky number. In 2025 she will be 25 years old. By that time she hopes to have 25 locations...
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...
Cycle Dog is an Earth Friendly Pet Company

Cycle Dog is an Earth Friendly Pet Company

Lots of people like riding bicycles and lots of people like dogs, so why not combine the two to create a very unique business?...
Dexas Snack-DuO Scooping Up Awards

Dexas Snack-DuO Scooping Up Awards

When you’re on the go with your dog, it can be a hassle to carry around dog food, water, bowls, and all the other...
DogVacay Offers a Peer-to-Peer Pet Boarding Marketplace

DogVacay Offers a Peer-to-Peer Pet Boarding Marketplace

Companies have been creating pet products aimed at helping dogs who are left home alone, but these products aren’t always the best solution for...
California Pet Store Beats the Odds

California Pet Store Beats the Odds

Running a small business is tough, and although the pet market has been booming lately, pet product stores can still be hard to keep...
Sick Pets Can Get a Virtual Vet Visit With the Help of This Nashville Start-up

Sick Pets Can Get a Virtual Vet Visit With the Help of This Nashville...

Most pet owners know the feeling of panic that runs through you when your dog gets hurt or acts sick in the middle of...
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...
Dog DNA Is Being Turned Into Beautiful Works of Art

Dog DNA Is Being Turned Into Beautiful Works of Art

Dog owners are passionate about their canine companions, and losing them can be devastating. Some dog owners have found creative ways to keep a...
Where's Nellie GPS Pet Locator App Trying to Grow with the Help of Kickstarter

Where’s Nellie GPS Pet Locator App Trying to Grow with the Help of Kickstarter

Unfortunately, many pet owners have experienced the instant heartbreak of a missing dog or cat. Thankfully many of them are not too far away,...
DoodyCalls Franchise Expanding with the Help of Independent Entrepreneurs

DoodyCalls Franchise Expanding with the Help of Independent Entrepreneurs

Dog waste is an issue for all pet owners and not everyone has the time or the desire to clean it up themselves. So...
Dirty Dog Allows Any Company to White Label Their Products

Dirty Dog Allows Any Company to White Label Their Products

White labeling is when one manufacturer allows another retailer to purchase a fully supported product and then apply their own brand and identity to...

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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...