Vet-Recommended Safe Dog Treats for Snacking
Take a walk down the aisles of any “big-box” pet store, and you will be overwhelmed by all the dog treats that are available for...
Let’s Talk: Intervertebral Disc Disease in Canines
Happy September! I hope you had some time to read last week's column about my interview with dog trainer Beth Jeffrey. It was wonderful to get...
Sunday’s Recap: Adopting A Dog That Fits Your Lifestyle
How is it possible that it is already the last Sunday of August? Summer is wrapping up and the kids are heading back to...
Op-Ed: Outnumbered and Probably Outsmarted
I am the manager of an eleven-mammal household: one very busy teenager, one old grouch, a cat that hides, seven papillons, and me. Actually,...
Dog Clipper Blades: Pro Tips and Tricks for Using Them
One of the most common misconceptions about dog grooming is that using pet hair clippers on a canine is simple. A good pet groomer may...
Stay Humane: Myths and Facts About Electric Dog Collars
Assumptions aren’t that difficult to come by. Someone starts a trend or fad and other people jump right on the bandwagon without bothering to...
Sunday’s Recap: Harmful Additives in Commercial Dog Food
It's hard to believe that August is almost over. Kids are getting ready to go back to school, Labor Day weekend is just around...
Puppy’s First Campsite: Bringing Home to the Outdoors
There’s simply nothing like camping. The air is fresh. Your senses are stimulated by the smells of campfire smoke and toasted marshmallows, the sounds...
Let’s Talk: Pet Health Insurance
Good morning readers! Hopefully you all enjoyed my column last week about raw food diets and the changes I'm making to my dog's diet right...
Sunday’s Recap: Are Raw Bones Good for Dogs?
Happy Sunday readers! It was a busy week here at Top Dog Tips, but I was able to sneak in some research anyway. Last week we...
How Professional Pet Groomers Groom Dogs
From my experience with dog grooming during my time in the grooming course, I've learned all the special ways of how dogs are groomed,...
Dog Teeth Cleaning 101: Brushing Dogs’ Teeth
My vet cleaned my dogs’ teeth for free earlier this year. At almost $300 each, it was a very nice gift. Since I have...
