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Dogs and dog businesses is a big market. As an authority on dog supplies, Top Dog Tips focuses on provide pet parents and pet business owners with the most recent, relevant and interesting dog news and news on dog businesses. We update several times a day, so make sure to stick around!

What's Up With All The Orange Dog Poop

What’s Up With All The Orange Dog Poop?

For the last few weeks it has been difficult for hikers not to notice the numerous piles of dog waste on the trails in...
Dog Tied On Train Tracks Escapes Death After Man Saves Him

Dog Tied On Train Tracks Escapes Death After Man Saves Him

Samson the puppy owes his life to an animal lover named Jared after he found the dog tied to a rope on the train...
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Scientists Understand How Rabies Works in a Dog’s Brain

Researchers made a recent discovery about rabies in dogs, which sheds light on how this mysterious virus works to change its host’s behavior. Researchers at...
Emotional Farewell Ceremony Held for Marine Dog

Emotional Farewell Ceremony Held for a Dying Marine Dog

A Marine dog who had cancer and who served in Afghanistan 3 times had hundreds turn out for his tear-filled goodbye ceremony in Michigan....
Funeral Homes Using Therapy Dogs to Help the Mourning

Funeral Homes Using Therapy Dogs to Help the Mourning

Therapy dogs are now being used in Massachusetts funeral homes to comfort people struggling with their loss. Rob Dwyer is a funeral home director...
Seattle Area Stores Selling Cannabis Pet Products

Seattle Area Stores Selling Cannabis Dog Products

Most pet owners would do almost anything to rid their pet of chronic pain or arthritis issues, but how many would look to medical...
Research Proves That Therapy Dogs Can Help Stressed-Out Students

Research Proves That Therapy Dogs Can Help Stressed-Out Students

A new study demonstrated how therapy dogs improve mental health of college students, and shows why it's helpful to have dogs around during particularly...
Human and Dogs Heartbeats Align

Human and Dogs Heartbeats Align

As any loving and dedicated pet parent will attest to, their canine companion is so much more than "just a dog." We love these...
Stress Doesn’t Change Performance of Search and Rescue Dogs

Why Search and Rescue Dogs Are Not Affected By Travel Stress

Search and rescue dogs experience significant travel stress while flying to disaster sites, but quickly get over it in order to perform their jobs. Dog...
If You Don't Believe Dogs Have Feelings, Look At These Photos

If You Don’t Believe Dogs Have Feelings, Look At These Photos

Every stray dog looks forward to finding her own human family - her own home. The dogs’ stints at shelters and foster homes are...
Crash Tests Are Raising Concerns About Pet Carrier Safety

Crash Tests Are Raising Concerns About Pet Carrier Safety

According to a new study released on July 24, 2015, not all pet carriers and crates that are advertised as safe for travel perform...
Emotional Support Animals

No More Emotional Support Animals on Planes

New policies by DOT has emotional support animals banned on airlines. They can no longer fly free on major carriers with their guardians. The...

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Build Confidence in Dogs: Weekly Training Plan for Pet Owners

How would you describe your dog? Outgoing? Vivacious? A trouble-maker? While this may be the case for some, other dogs tend to be the opposite....
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Dog Bolting: Why Dogs Suddenly Run Off and How to Stop...

Imagine the scenario: the door opens, a breeze carries in new scents, then your dog suddenly dashes out of the house before you can...
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12 Indoor Dog Activities in Spring

Spring elements like allergies, fevers, and dangers can bar your excited Fidos from going outside. If your dog’s going to be stuck inside, then maybe...
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Do Dogs Act Different in Spring?

Dogs are cheerful pets, but do dogs act differently in spring? This is a question many dog owners ask, especially new ones. The thing is, in-season...
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Detox Diet for Dogs in Spring: What to Feed & How...

Spring is not only the best time to shake off the winter gloom, but it's also the perfect time to exercise and detoxify! Dogs can...
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12 Ways to Introduce a Puppy to Outdoor Adventures Safely

The winter's end is near... are you excited to get back to exploring the great outdoors? If you're wondering how to introduce a puppy to...
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6 Keys to Spring Cleaning Success for Dog Owners

Ah, the first days of spring! Crocuses blooming, fresh breezes, warm sunshine, and enough light that you can see every furball on the carpet and...
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14 Tips for the Perfect Spring Picnic with Dogs

Spring is just around the corner, and what better way for us pet parents to celebrate the sunshine, blooming flowers, and fresh air than...
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Shiba Inu Cost: How Much Does It Cost To Raise...

In 2024, the American Kennel Club listed the Shiba Inu as the 42nd most popular dog breed in the United States. They remain in...
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How to Set Up a Dog Feeding Station + 5 Creative...

If your dog’s bowls always seem to migrate around the kitchen or you’re tired of stepping on stray kibbles, a dedicated dog feeding station...