Dog News

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!

Doggy Tea Party Draws Hundreds

Doggy Tea Party Draws Hundreds

Little girls and royalty have  engaged in tea parties for centuries, but who knew that dogs and their pet parents would as well? That's just...
You Can Paint Your Pooch With Dog Paint, But Should You

You Can Paint Your Pooch With Dog Paint, But Should You?

Forget about dressing your canine up in cute costumes. Forget about the struggle of fighting your dog to wear clothes just to have him...
Sherman and Momo.

A Pill Has Been Successfully Studied for Its Ability to Prolong Life in Dogs

Sherman is an 8-year-old Pomeranian whose owner claims that his life was not only saved, but extended by a new medication. Rapamycin is a...
Dachshund Thrown Away In Trashbag with Broken Spine Gets Mini-Wheelchair

Dachshund Abandoned In Trashbag with Broken Spine Gets Mini-Wheelchair

A tiny little dachshund who was thrown in the trash in Philadelphia with a broken spine is now getting a whole new lease on...
Study Shows Kids With Dogs Are Less Stressed

Study Shows Kids With Dogs Are Less Stressed

According to the latest research, pet dogs help kids feel less stressed, and provide healthy social support when stress arises. If you're still on the...
Literacy Improves in Kids Who Read to Dogs New Study Finds

Literacy Improves in Kids Who Read to Dogs, New Study Finds

A recent study determined that second-grade students who read out loud to therapy dogs showed a marked improvement in their attitudes about reading. The study,...
Dog Abandoned and Dying Gets Life Extended by Love

Dog Abandoned and Dying Gets Life Extended by Love

A very ill and abandoned senior dog hit the jackpot when a family took her in to spend the last of her days in...
Yes, You're a Good Boy! Yes You Are!

Yes, You’re a Good Boy! Yes You Are!

As it happens, baby-talking your dog is a bonding experience no matter how ridiculous it may make you feel, scientists say. Sometimes the urge to...
A severely matted dog that needs shaving

15 Separately Abandoned Matted Dogs May Be Linked, Authorities Say

Locals in Norfolk worked together to groom and give medical attention to 15 dogs, mostly Newfoundlands, abandoned by the roadside. Authorities in this small town...
Couple Charters $100,000 Private Jet to Fly Pet Dogs to Europe

Couple Charters $100,000 Private Jet to Fly Pet Dogs to Europe

Three Texas dogs got to fly in style when their owners took a $100,000 round-the-world trip in a private plane. The wish of Melanie, 26,...
The Netherlands The First Country With No Stray Dogs

The Netherlands: The First Country With No Stray Dogs

According to the World Health Organization, there are an estimated 200 million stray dogs worldwide. However, there's one country that's the first in the world...
Sailor Tim Shaddock (PHOTO: ULISES RUIZ/AFP)

Rescued Australian Sailor Tim Shaddock Reunites With Beloved Dog Bella

Tim Shaddock, an Australian sailor, and his dog, Bella, reunited after their time lost at the ocean. The pair had reunited for the first time...

LATEST FEATURES

How to Keep Dogs Entertained While Home Alone - Featured Image

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...
How to Stop a Dog Fight at Home Featured Image

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...
How to Train a Dog to Use a Bell for Potty Breaks Featured Image

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...
Why Dogs MIrror Their Owner's Energy and Personality Featured Image

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...
How to Bathe a Dog That Hates Water - Featured Image

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...
How Often Should I Take My Dog to the Vet - Featured Image

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...
11 Signs Your Dog's Diet is Causing Health Problems Featured Image

11 Signs Your Dog’s Diet is Causing Health Problems

Your dog may be eating enthusiastically every day, but that doesn't always mean they're healthy! As in humans, diet plays a major role in a...
Muddy Yard Solutions for Dogs Featured Image

10 Muddy Yard Solutions for Dogs: Keep Your Yard Clean and...

I'm sure many dog owners with backyards can relate to this problem. High-energy dog, running around the yard, digging, and wearing down your beautifully manicured...
Setting Up Home Office with a Pet Space Featured Image

How to Set Up a Home Office With a Pet Space...

For some, working from home is a gift that keeps on giving. No commute, zero prep time needed, and best of all, you get...
Digital Nomad with a Dog Featured Image

How to be a Digital Nomad With a Dog

Imagine working anytime, from anywhere in the world, with your dog by your side! For many modern pet parents, that's the dream—combining remote work with...