Scientists Explain Why Some Dogs Are Friendlier Than Others
New study found how oxytocin in dogs affects their friendliness, which can also broaden our understanding of canines bond with humans, and human social...
Many Parents Underestimate Risk of Family Dog to Children
Parents often invest too much trust and too little supervision into the interactions of the family dog with their children, and this can lead...
Study Shows How People Empathize More with Dogs than Humans
Researchers have discovered that suffering in animals produces more sadness for people than suffering in their fellow humans.
These days, we have all the world’s...
The Importance of Studying Dog Genetics and How This Helps Pet Owners
There’s a booming market for studying dog genetics and here’s what dog owners need to know about it.
Some dog lovers believe that dogs behave...
Study Finds Owning a Dog Can Help People Live Longer – Especially Single People
A major study conducted in Sweden has concluded that people who live alone and own dogs live longer than those who live alone without...
Spring Fever in Dogs: How to Deal with It
No one is as enthusiastic as your dog to go out in spring.
This time, however, as the last pile of snow melts, you noticed...
A Science-based Guide to Home Cooked Dog Food Recipes
Covering the subject of homemade dog food recipes is a big part of Top Dog Tips.
Today, though, we’re breaking out the lab coats and...
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...
New Study Explains Detection Dog Errors in Sniffing Poop
Did you know that there are dogs working to specifically save wildlife? They’ve been helping conservation sites in over two decades now, and a...
The Science Behind Oxytocin and Puppy Love
For those of us who are dog owners, we know that "puppy love" feeling we get when our furry companion runs up to us...
Dog DNA Tests Not Always Accurate for Pet Health Decisions, Scientists Say
Genetic testing has become a valuable tool in the health industry for humans but it's still in its infancy stages for testing dogs.
There is...
Therapy Dogs Reduce ADHD Symptoms in Kids, Study Shows
Most kids with ADHD get by with medication but having a therapy dog might be better solution, according to researchers from the University of...
