Cons of Operant Conditioning: Is Your Dog a Gambling Addict?
In the 70s, there was a lot of unrest accompanied by paranoia over a theory of behavior surfacing in psychology. Never mind that the...
Dog Grooming 101: Becoming a Professional Pet Groomer
A pet groomer’s goal is to enhance the appearance of companion and working pets. Although most pet groomers work primarily with dogs, there are...
Sunday’s Recap: Being Choosy About Dog Toys
Another Sunday morning means another Sunday Recap here at Top Dog Tips. Did you get time to read my column last week about adopting...
Interactive Puzzle Toys for Dogs as a Brain Exercise
Dogs need shelter and a comfortable, familiar place to sleep.
They need good, nutritious dog food. They need human companionship.
Dogs also require a lot of...
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...
