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All pet parents want the best for their dogs. Top Dog Tips’ dog experts provide the best, most accurate and easily understandable, actionable tips on dog ownership, using all types of dog products, dog health advice, dog nutrition information and other pet information that’s essential for dog owners to know.

How to Make a DIY Dog Harness Yourself

How to Make a Dog Harness

Whether you find commercial dog harnesses expensive or you want to make a harness that will fit your dog perfectly, DIY dog harness is...
How To Stop A Puppy From Whining

How to Stop a Puppy from Whining

Whining puppies can break your heart and drive you crazy at the same time. If you want to learn how to stop a puppy from whining, these 4 tips will help!

TOP #58: How to Choose the Right Nutrition for Your Dog

Picking the right dog foods can be complicated because all dogs are different. In this podcast, Eric Huston of Mars Petcare gives us tips on how to do that.

TOP #57: How to Get Started in Dog Shows

Have you ever considered showing your dog? In this podcast episode, we were lucky to have Gail Miller Bisher of Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show who provided many tips on how to get started in dog shows and more.
12 Most Efficient and Effective Ways on How to Cool Down a Dog by Yourself

How to Cool Down a Dog: 12 Most Efficient Ways and 5 Dangerous Ones

Whether we’re talking about the early, mid, or late summer, or even early autumn as it is right now, as temperatures soar, it’s surprisingly easy...
How to Make a Dog Crate Look Like Furniture

How to Make a Dog Crate Look Like Furniture

A dog crate can be a beneficial and even a necessary tool for pet owners. However, most dog crates aren’t very attractive or at...
Is Your Dog Faking a Cough - Here's How to Tell

Is Your Dog Faking a Cough? Here’s How to Tell

Have you ever heard of a dog pretending to be sick just to get attention from the owner? Do you notice this behavior in...
How To Prepare To Go Hiking with Dogs

10 To-Dos to Prepare for Hiking with Dogs

If you’re an active person, then you love the exhilaration nature brings with it, and you enjoy hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities. But have...
Reduce Shedding

5 Most Effective Ways to Reduce Shedding in Dogs

You wake up in the morning and walk to your kitchen. Your dog's hairballs roll by like tumbleweeds from the Western movie you watched as...
5 Ways to Protect Your Dog from Thieves

5 Ways to Protect Your Dog from Thieves

As nice as it is to be able to let your dog out into the yard while you get ready for work, it’s can...
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How to Legally Bury a Dog

When a beloved dog passes away, it isn’t uncommon to want to bring their body home and bury them close to where they lived,...
Tips on How to Put on a Dog Harness

How to Put on Different Types of Dog Harnesses

You've finally bought a good dog harness for your Fido, but now there's a problem - how do you easily put on a pet...

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7 Fall Foods Toxic to Dogs (and Safe Ones!)

Pumpkin spice season may be your favorite time of year, but did you know many classic fall foods can actually be dangerous for your...
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The days are getting shorter and the weather is starting to get cooler. That means it's the autumn season! Fall is an ideal time to...
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Halloween's just right around the corner! You've probably been dying to decorate your house ever since October came around, but hold up a second. Before you whip...
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Some dog breeds are so quirky that they’ve become viral internet sensations. From flat faces and goofy expressions to clownish personalities, certain breeds are naturally...
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Poodles are the quintessential teddy bear dog, especially when well-groomed and sporting a cute hairstyle. No wonder they have a diverse range of accepted haircuts...
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Halloween is just around the corner, and that can only mean one thing: Halloween costumes for dogs! In this article, we have compiled a huge...
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Can Dogs Eat Edamame? Benefits & Risks of Edamame for Dogs

Did you know that edamame contains nearly 19 grams of protein per cup? No wonder they're a popular ingredient for those seeking healthy plant-based protein...
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Accidents happen. When our pets have accidents, it can be especially annoying. Cleaning carpeting and washing bedding can be a hassle, but it's not as...