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,...
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...
Let’s Talk: Pet Health Insurance
Good morning readers! Hopefully you all enjoyed my column last week about raw food diets and the changes I'm making to my dog's diet right...
Sunday’s Recap: Are Raw Bones Good for Dogs?
Happy Sunday readers! It was a busy week here at Top Dog Tips, but I was able to sneak in some research anyway. Last week we...
Let’s Talk: Responsible Dog Breeding
Hopefully you’ve all been able to check out my Sunday Recap from last week. Those columns give me a wonderful chance to connect with you...
Op-Ed: Canine Genetics – How to Make a Dog
Many years ago, I decided to breed a litter of cocker spaniels. I had a solid-black female with a good pedigree, and after some...
How I Help My Dog Deal With Separation Anxiety
One of the most common problems for pet parents is dealing with a dog that suffers from separation anxiety. Some dogs are destructive when...
Sunday’s Recap: Socializing Puppies
Sundays are traditionally a day of relaxation, spending time with family, and participating in some of your favorite activities. One of my favorite things...
Pros & Cons of Wireless Dog Containment Systems
There are some cases in which bias is inappropriate and not to be encouraged. Reporting the news, for example, or judging some sort of...
