Dog Tail Docking: 5 Dangers of This Procedure (Based on Science)
Dog tail docking, or canine caudectomy, originated more than 2000 years ago (1).
Its first intention was to protect hunting dogs because their tail made...
Op-Ed: Serendipity and Dogs
I’ve been thinking a lot about serendipity lately, which as you’ll understand in a moment if you don’t already, means that anything I learn...
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...
Let’s Talk: Sharing Thanksgiving Dinner with Dogs
Today is the day! Thanksgiving is finally here. Keep the Thanksgiving safety tips that I shared last week in mind, and understand the dangers...
Sunday’s Recap: 9 Blogs for Dog Lovers
It's Sunday again, and you know what that means - time for my Sunday Recap. Did you have time to catch my column last week?...
30 Myths That Many Dog Owners Still Believe
Myths abound in the dog world and today, we’re looking at some of the most popular ones that many of us pet owners still...
Why No-Pull Dog Harnesses Are the Safest Choice
Dog leash pulling is a common behavioral issue that needs to be fixed.
Certain tools can be not only helpful but even essential so as...
Let’s Talk: Raw Dog Food Diet – Dietary Concerns, Benefits, and Risks
Let's Talk is our new weekly column published where Top Dog Tips editors will bring interesting topics for discussion.
This allows our team a chance...
Why Not to Walk A Dog Without a Leash
We all know that dogs need plenty of exercises, especially if you own a high-energy breed.
Going for walks is just one form of...
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...
Let’s Talk: Why You Should Never Give Pets As Gifts
Thanksgiving is over and December is officially here. Last week I was giving advice on sharing Thanksgiving dinner with your dog, and now it's...
Let’s Talk: Dog Muzzles Aren’t Just for Aggression
Dog muzzles are a controversial piece of training equipment, but they can be used for more than just aggression - just make sure you...
