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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.

Show Dog

How to Turn Your Dog Into a Show Dog

Showing dogs can be a great way to develop a bond between you are your pet, and get involved into a very active community...
Rescuing a Dog From a Shelter

13 Tips for Rescuing a Dog from a Shelter

While there are many advantages to adopting a dog from a shelter (vs buying from a breeder or pet store), it's not always that...
How To Take Great Photos of A Dog

6 Tips on How to Take Great Photos of a Dog

We've all seen adorable photos of dogs in magazines, and those super cute pics that our friends post of their pups on social media....
Amazon Prime Day Deals on Dog Supplies

How to Prepare for Amazon Prime Day’s Best Deals on Dog Supplies

Besides Black Friday and Cyber Monday, in the last three years we have seen another big retail holiday gain popularity and rise to great...

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.
How to Keep a Dog Safe and Calm During Grooming and Cleaning

How to Keep a Dog Safe and Calm During Grooming and Cleaning

Prevent your anxious dog from having a traumatic experience when he’s getting cleaned and groomed by following the below suggestions. Regular grooming and over cleanliness...
How To Make A Dog Bed

How to Make a Dog Bed Without Sewing

If you're looking for an inexpensive bed that you can customize to be exactly what you want, try learning how to make a dog bed like the one below. Here's my DIY dog bed guide.
Dog Whining - 7 Reasons Your Dog is Crying That You Haven't Thought Of

Dog Whining: 7 Reasons Your Dog is Crying

It can be difficult for pet owners to listen to their dog whine and cry persistently, and not know why they're doing so, or...
12 Things to Do When You Find an Abandoned Dog

12 Things to Do When You Find an Abandoned Dog

Spotting an abandoned pet is an all too common occurrence. For an animal lover, it's often difficult not to try to rescue every abandoned...
best ways to dispose of dog poop

4 Best Ways to Dispose of Dog Poop

It's your responsibility to clean up after your pet. The best ways to dispose of dog poop are quick and easy, and they can be done anywhere.
Natural Deworming for Dogs

Natural Deworming for Dogs: At-Home Options to Prevent Worms

Deworming our dogs is essential if we avoid getting affected by fleas or ticks running through the little buddy's body. Although many collars and chemicals...
teach a dog to roll over

How To Teach A Dog To Roll Over in 4 Simple Steps

  https://youtu.be/C1zTQfRMARU If you're wondering how to teach a dog to roll over, we have good news for you! One, it's fairly easy—you just have to do...

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How to Prepare Your Dog for Back-to-School: 12 Tips for an...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Prepare your dog for back-to-school at least one or two weeks before. Adjust their routine gradually, set up a comfortable space or corner...
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Crate and Rotate: What It Is and How to Do It...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: The crate-and-rotate method is a management strategy dog owners can use when dogs cannot be safely together due to aggression, resource guarding,...
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BBQ Safety for Dogs: How to Keep Your Dog Safe at...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Some BBQ safety tips for dogs include keeping them away from the hot grill, grease, charcoal, and lighter fluid; being mindful of...

10 Beach Safety Tips for Dogs + Beach Hazards to Watch...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Some of the beach safety tips for dogs pet owners must follow include bringing plenty of fresh, clean water, providing dogs with...
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How to Keep Dogs Entertained While Home Alone

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Boredom in dogs can lead to anxiety and behavior problems; keep dogs entertained while home alone by using interactive toys with different...
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How to Stop a Dog Fight at Home: A Guide for...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: To stop a dog fight at home, DO NOT place your hands in front of the fight. Instead, create a distraction using...
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How to Train a Dog to Use a Bell for Potty...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Start by introducing the bell and letting the dog get familiar with it until they become more confident touching it with their...
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Why Dogs Mirror Their Owner’s Energy and Personality (Science Explained!)

Calm dogs often have calm owners. Energetic dogs have energetic owners. I don't know if you have noticed, but this seems to be the case...
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How to Bathe a Dog That Hates Water: Follow These 8...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: To bathe a dog that hates water, first, choose the best location, whether outdoors or in the sink. Brush their coat first...
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How Often Should I Take My Dog to the Vet?

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Puppies up to 12 months should be taken to the vet every 3 to 4 weeks for their initial vaccines, while adult...