Athletic Dogs Archives – Top Dog Tips

The Pet Owner's Guide to Dog Muscle Supplements

The Pet Owner’s Guide to Dog Muscle Supplements

Patrick Lumontod - Jan 25, 2019

If your pet isn’t suffering from a specific health condition that could be improved upon with muscle supplements, or a veterinarian doesn’t prescribe or...

11 Dog Sports Your Active Dog Can Compete In

11 Popular Dog Sports Your Active Dog (And You) Can Compete...

Patrick Lumontod - Jan 4, 2019

If you have an active dog on your hands, there are plenty of dog sports to consider that can help to burn off some...

New Study Shows Your Active Dog Needs a Specialized Diet

Study: Your Active Dog Needs a Specialized Diet

Samuel Walker, MSc - May 28, 2018

Owners of very active, working dogs need a special diet for their pet to support the body during exercise. Scientists found that many working...

Top 10 Best Performance Dog Foods for Working and Athletic Dogs

Top 10 Best Performance Dog Foods for Working and Athletic Dogs

Deborah Shores, DVM - Aug 19, 2017

Athletic dogs have very unique individual nutritional needs. Not only does an athletic or working dog's diet vary based on his age, weight and...

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4 Heart Problems in Dogs - Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

4 Heart Problems in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Kelli Pechal, VT - Feb 16, 2019

Dogs can suffer from a variety of heart problems, just like humans. In fact, it is estimated that 10% of all dogs in the...

Heated Dog Blankets and Beds - Are They Useful and Safe for Our Pets

Heated Dog Blankets and Beds: Are They Useful and Safe for...

Rachel Garner - Feb 15, 2019

Despite all the fluff and fur, pets may need help keeping warm, particularly during the colder seasons. While heated dog blankets can come with hazards,...

Breathing Problems in Dogs - What It Means and How to Fix It

Breathing Problems in Dogs: How to Spot Them and What to...

Kelli Pechal, VT - Feb 13, 2019

Numerous dog breathing problems can present a life-threatening situation and a quick reaction on the owner's part is often necessary. Respiratory problems can be...

Lifelong Dog Care Costs Explained

Lifelong Dog Care Costs Explained

Diana Beth Miller - Feb 12, 2019

Aspiring dog owners often underestimate the cost of dog ownership over a lifetime, sometimes either focusing only on monthly or yearly costs, or overlooking...

5 Signs of Dog Anal Glands Problems (And What to Do)

5 Signs of Dog Anal Glands Problems (And What to Do)

Kelli Pechal, VT - Feb 11, 2019

While dog anal glands problems are usually not life-threatening, with the exception of anal gland cancer, they are relatively common and can affect your dog’s...

Disaster Preparedness - Are You and Your Pet Prepared

Disaster Preparedness: Are You and Your Pet Prepared?

Latasha Doyle - Feb 9, 2019

Disaster preparedness is something that many of us don’t think about until it’s too late. In light of the devastating natural disasters we have...

Top 16 Commands You Must Teach Your Dog After Adopting

16 Commands You Must Teach Your Dog After Adopting

Patrick Lumontod - Feb 8, 2019

You’ve made an excellent decision to adopt a homeless dog from your local animal shelter. However, when adopting a dog with an unknown history,...

A Dog for Personal Protection - 6 Things You Must Consider First

A Dog for Personal Protection: 6 Things You Must Consider First

Patrick Lumontod - Feb 7, 2019

We adopt dogs for many reasons: we may want companionship, a jogging partner, or someone else to take care of; we may be looking...

AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification - Everything You Need to Know

Canine Good Citizen Certification: Everything You Need to Know

Diana Beth Miller - Feb 6, 2019

The AKC Canine Good Citizen program provides a solid foundation of behavioral training for your dog, but it also comes with some unexpected additional...

Top 45 Best Dog Rescues in the World That Make a Difference

Top 45 Best Dog Rescues in the World

Top Dog Tips - Feb 5, 2019

Top Dog Tips awards program recognizes The 45 World's Best Dog Rescues of 2019 for their dedication, accomplishments and the difference that they make.

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