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Jossana started as a TV writer in 2017, until her love for dogs gets the best of her and started writing about them instead for Top Dog Tips. Jossana is the proud mama to Xavier and to mixed-breed dogs Zorro, Budak, Lucky, and Lily, who she loves spoiling with toys and treats.

Beloved Hero Police Dog in Hertfordshire, UK, Died at Age 14

HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM—Finn, the German Shepherd hero police dog who saved Police Constable Dave Wardell from a stabbing attack back in 2016, died at...

Found Crusty Scabs on Dog’s Back? Here’s Why and What to...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: - Scabs on dogs can be caused by allergies, bacterial infections, external parasites, fungal infections, hormonal imbalances, immune disorders, nutritional issues, and yeast...

Dehydrated Dog Gums: How to Spot it and Treat it

A dehydrated dog gums will look just what it sounds like—dry and unhealthy. But checking whether your dog needs more water or not requires a...

Dog Whining for Attention: Why and How to Stop It

IS YOUR DOG WHINING FOR ATTENTION? Is he making crying sounds and keeps on looking over you with those big, adorable puppy eyes? Making sounds, even...

7 Dog Breed Groups: Your Ultimate Guide

THERE ARE SEVERAL DOG BREED GROUPS that different kennel club groups recognize. Depending on the region or country, every kennel club group has its own...

Littermate Syndrome: Does It Ever Go Away?

One common question constantly being asked by litter owners is: Does littermate syndrome go away? I'm sure, you have been noticing the constant sibling puppy...

Separating Puppies from Mothers Too Early

Separating puppies from their mothers is mostly an uneventful thing—puppies get adopted all the time, after all. But part of being a responsible dog parent...

Best Age to Separate a Puppy from its Mother

Eventually, all pups grow up. But the question we all have been asking remains... what is the best age to separate a puppy from its...

How Can You Tell if a Dog is Aggressive

How can you tell if a dog is aggressive? The barking? The stalker-ish stance? The snarl? Definitely, there are tell-tale signs that the dog across the...

Why Your Dog Stares at the Wall

If you search for and click this article, chances are you're wondering and getting worried about why your dog stares at the wall. Sometimes, dogs...

Does Pet Insurance Cover Surgery?

Does pet insurance cover surgery? This may be one of the commonly asked questions of pet owners with beloved canines or felines who are about...

Excessive Barking in Dogs: How To Handle It?

Excessive barking in dogs is a pretty common thing most, if not some, dog owners have experienced at some point in caring for pups. Barking,...

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