Pit Bulls & Parolees Star to Visit Austin, TX

January 2015 will not only mark the start of a new calendar year, but the dawn of a new day for dogs in need as the stars of Pit Bulls & Parolees make a ‘Pit’ stop in Austin, Texas on the 25th of the month on The ‘P’ Word Tour. Fans of Rovers and reality […]

One Picture Saves a Life Tour Heads to Charlotte, NC

He’s gained fame by capturing the cuteness of canines with his camera, and on November 1st Seth Casteel (Underwater Dogs, Underwater Puppies) will focus the attention of those with a passion for compassion on ways to help homeless animals when the One Picture Saves a Life tour heads to Charlotte, North Carolina. The day of […]

Halloween has hit rock bottom

Things were simpler back in the 80s. We only has three things to do the week before Halloween: 1. Watch the Great Pumpkin. 2. Carve a pumpkin. No one helped. If you cut your finger off, oh well. 3. Run to Woolworth’s and pick out your plastic costume that tied in the back like a […]

Shirley MacLaine Adopts Shelter Dog

She’s starred as an elevator operator in the classic Billy Wilder-directed comedy The Apartment, a widowed mother in the Academy Award-winning Terms of Endearment and a throughly modern American on the hit series Downton Abbey, and now actress Shirley MacLaine has taken on the real life role of a devoted pet parent to a dog […]

Shirley MacLaine Adopts Shelter Dog

She’s starred as an elevator operator in the classic Billy Wilder-directed comedy The Apartment, a widowed mother in the Academy Award-winning Terms of Endearment and a throughly modern American on the hit series Downton Abbey, and now actress Shirley MacLaine has taken on the real life role of a devoted pet parent to a dog […]

Making Dog Treats with Tuesday Morning

We love to make treats for Irie and Tiki. It’s a great way to show our love, to take advantage of fresh fruits and vegetables, and to celebrate the season. From now through the end of the year, we’ll be celebrating with our families–and those celebrations include food–so why not prepare some healthy treats for […]

Capitals Canine Calendar Helps Dogs in Need

The new year is just around the corner, and soon fans of sports and Spots can mark the dates of every upcoming Washington Capitals game on a calendar that will help dogs and cats who are marking the days until they find forever homes. Once again the NHL team is offering an assist to Homeward […]

Neil Diamond Adopts Rescue Puppies

Neil Diamond’s 32nd studio album, Melody Road, was released on October 21st, and while fans of the acclaimed adult contemporary crooner are currently humming the singer’s latest toe-tapping tune, fans of Fidos have a song in their hearts from watching the team of 10 tiny tail-waggers who lap up the limelight in the Grammy Award […]

RSVP for #AboundPet Twitter Party!

We’ve got another great Event Barkers Twitter party to announce! Please mark your calendar for the #AboundPet Twitter party on Sunday, November 9 from  8-9pm ET! If you shop at Kroger stores, you might already be familiar with ABOUND pet foods! These new foods (and treats for dogs) are now available in stores. They’re made […]

RSVP for #AboundPet Twitter Party!

We’ve got another great Event Barkers Twitter party to announce! Please mark your calendar for the #AboundPet Twitter party on Sunday, November 9 from  8-9pm ET! If you shop at Kroger stores, you might already be familiar with ABOUND pet foods! These new foods (and treats for dogs) are now available in stores. They’re made […]

Trick or Treat with #PurinaHalloweenWM #sponsored

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Lunchbox. All opinions are my own. Trick or treat! At our house, a trick means a treat–year around. Using lots of positive reinforcement training of Irie and Tiki, we distribute treats for all kinds of tricks including: Teaching Irie and Tiki a new skill or trick. Reinforcing good behavior. […]

Trick or Treat with #PurinaHalloweenWM #sponsored

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Lunchbox. All opinions are my own. Trick or treat! At our house, a trick means a treat–year around. Using lots of positive reinforcement training of Irie and Tiki, we distribute treats for all kinds of tricks including: Teaching Irie and Tiki a new skill or trick. Reinforcing good behavior. […]

Did You See Irie & Tiki in USA Weekend?

If your local paper is one of the 800+ newspapers that includes the USA Weekend magazine from USA Today, then you might have seen Irie featured today! We’re very honored that USA Today asked to reprint one of the Halloween treat recipes you’ve seen here on DogTipper! I baked up a batch of the Halloween […]

Did You See Irie & Tiki in USA Weekend?

If your local paper is one of the 800+ newspapers that includes the USA Weekend magazine from USA Today, then you might have seen Irie featured today! We’re very honored that USA Today asked to reprint one of the Halloween treat recipes you’ve seen here on DogTipper! I baked up a batch of the Halloween […]

PetTipper Store Launches Nov. 3 (+ a PreOrder Coupon!)

We’re so excited to announce the opening of the PetTipper store! The store is open now for preorders with the grand opening and shipping of all orders on November 3. Along with autographed copies of our books, we’ve also got a wide selection of pet-themed cookie cutters in the store, with more to come. Please […]

PetTipper Store Launches Nov. 3 (+ a PreOrder Coupon!)

We’re so excited to announce the opening of the PetTipper store! The store is open now for preorders with the grand opening and shipping of all orders on November 3. Along with autographed copies of our books, we’ve also got a wide selection of pet-themed cookie cutters in the store, with more to come. Please […]

Miranda Lambert Helps Pets with Cause for the Paws 7

Miranda Lambert has been nominated for nine CMA Awards, and while only time will tell who will take home coveted crystal trophies when the accolades are presented on November 5th, the country music star has already won the admiration of dog devotees for setting the stage for a better tomorrow for pets in need by […]

Modern Family Star Sarah Hyland Helps ASPCA

Modern Family star Sarah Hyland recently celebrated the launch of a campaign which is helping shelter pets who have just found their forever families embark on a clean start in their new home. According to the Swiffer Cleaning Index, half of Americans surveyed stated that one of the top deterrents for potential pet parents to […]

Countdown for #TreatRight Twitter Party!

The countdown is on for for Merrick Pet Care‘s #TreatRight Twitter Party! On Sunday night from 8-9pm ET, Merrick Pet Care will be giving out over $750 in prizes, all to celebrate the fact that we need to make sure we #TreatRight our dogs! We know that all of us want to make sure we’re […]

Detroit-Area Halloween Event Features Pet Oxygen Mask Donation

Downtown Mount Clemens, Michigan – Are you looking for a fun celebration for every member of your family this Halloween? The Mount Clemens Downtown Development Authority presents the 7th Annual Halloween Spooktacular and the next stop of the DFA’s Heroes Helping Heroes campaign this Saturday, October 25 from 1PM until 4PM.  The Annual Downtown Mount Clemens Spooktacular […]

Fido’s Freebie Friday Prepares for #TreatRight Party

The countdown is on for Sunday night’s #TreatRight Twitter party from 8-9pm ET! We’re so excited about the $750+ in Merrick USA-made treats we’ll be handing out that night along with our co-hosts, To Dog with Love and All Things Dog Blog. Irie and Tiki have been busily taste testing these treats this week (yes, […]

Win a 26 Bars + a Band Texas Leash AND “Texas with Dogs”

As you know, our most recent travel book is DogTipper’s Texas with Dogs, a full-color guidebook to our home state. Traveling the state with Irie and Tiki is one of our favorite activities. If you’ve ever been to Texas, you probably know there’s no shortage of Texas souvenirs, from ice cube trays to jewelry. But […]

I do not have Ebola (I think)

Back when it was just a foreign concept whose name was limited to public health journals and the occasional horror movie, my sister and I used to joke about Ebola. Every time we got the flu and felt like garbage we would text each other “Ugh, I have Ebola.” It was shorthand for “I feel […]

Enter the #Kurgo Halloween Pet Costume Photo Contest!

Ready for a treat from Kurgo? Enter the Kurgo Halloween Photo Contest for a chance at one of FIVE $100 Kurgo gift cards! What’s the trick? You need to upload a photo of your pet on the Kurgo Pet Costume Photo Contest page and encourage your friends to vote for your photo. The contest ends […]

5 Types of Pets We Would Love You to Consider for #AdoptaShelterPet Month

 This post is sponsored by BlogPaws. I am being compensated to support Adopt a Shelter Pet Month with an educational post, but DogTipper only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. BlogPaws is not responsible for the content of this article. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, a time when the public […]

9 Tips to Help Your Dog After ACL Surgery

As you know, our Irie had surgery on her right rear leg on August 25. She had TPLO (tibial plateau leveling osteotomy) surgery to stabilize her stifle (knee) joint, all due to a tear in the ACL (or known as CCL or cranial cruciate ligament in dogs). Whew…that’s a mouthful! Irie spent just one night […]

Castle Co-Stars to Co-Host Race for the Rescues

Two co-stars on the hit ABC series Castle will act as co-hosts for the ninth annual Race for the Rescues at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. On October 18th actors Seamus Dever and Jon Huertas will welcome walkers and runners who will take steps toward creating a better tomorrow for Southern California’s animals in […]

October Dog Horoscopes

As summer officially comes to a close, we welcome a new season with open arms. Colorful, vibrant leaves will begin to blossom, flip-flops and swim trunks will be stored away, and pumpkin-spiced everything will become front-and-center in your daily diet. Our furry friends finally heave a sigh of relief knowing they can spend a bit […]

Austin to Celebrate Texas-Sized Pittie Pride

Austin, Texas is known as one of the most Fido-friendly spots in the nation, and for three days in October all pals to those with paws are invited to a celebrate their dogged devotion to canines who often find themselves unfairly hounded by prejudice as Love-A-Bull hosts the sixth annual Texas-Sized Pittie Pride Parade and […]

Ebola and Dogs: What You Need to Know

We know that many of you are following the news about Ebola. Living in Texas, we see it not only on the national news but the local news as well, as the only cases in the US have been found in Dallas. Today we received this list of excellent information from  BluePearl Veterinary Partners about […]

The Exorcist Helps Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation

Since its initial release in 1973 The Exorcist has chilled movie audiences to the bone, but on October 18th a special outdoor screening of the horror classic will warm the hearts of dog devotees. Fans of fright flicks, famous faces and Fidos are invited to join scream queen Linda Blair as Street Food Cinema scares […]

Barbara Mandrell, Clare Bowen to Emcee Pet Adoption Fair

A queen of country music and an actress who portrays a country star on the rise in the hit ABC series Nashville will put a song in the hearts of animal lovers when they act as honorary emcees at Tennessee’s largest pet adoption fair. Making an encore appearance as a host of the event, Country […]

Infographic: Autumn Dangers to Your Dog’s Paws

Fall is definitely in the air here now, and the cooler temperatures make us want to linger on our morning and evening walks. As Irie continues to progress after her ACL surgery, we’re now up to two 25-minute walks per day. She’s also able to walk on an incline so we’re able to hike uphill, […]

Winners of ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Announced

Rachael Ray Nutrish is a sponsor of DogTipper. As a celebrity chef she satisfies our collective craving for culinary creations, and as an animal advocate Rachael Ray has helped to provide sustenance for the souls of dog devotees for the past five years through the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge. Fifty animals shelters and rescue […]

Celebrities to Attend Collars & Coats Gala Ball

On October 30th, members of the glitterati will gather for an evening of glitz and glamor in support of a good cause as the British animal welfare organization Battersea Dogs & Cats Home holds its annual Collars & Coats Gala Ball. Taking place at Battersea Evolution in Battersea Park, a Doggie Guard of Honour comprised […]

Safe Ways to #TreatthePups This Halloween (& a $500 Giveaway!)

Trick or Treat! Are you ready for some HOWL-oween fun with your dog and dog friends? The countdown is on for Halloween trick or treating–and that can include treats for your dogs and visiting dogs. It’s super easy to make trick or treat bags especially for dogs. With just a few minutes of design (and […]

Smiles & Winners from #MyHappyDog Twitter Party

Last night Twitter was buzzing with super cute photos during our Event Barkers Twitter party for Look Who’s Happy dog treats! The #MyHappyDog party really was a celebration of the joy that dogs bring us. So many of you shared your happy photos: Here is a pic of happy Bailey and Reese! #MyHappyDog pic.twitter.com/fQZq33o1IE — […]

The midwife at the end of life

Like many of you, I’ve been mesmerized by the bravery of Brittany Maynard, a 29 year old woman who is dying of Stage IV brain cancer. After hearing the course of the disease progression from her doctors and considering what the end of her days were likely to be like, she made the incredibly difficult […]

Fido’s Freebie Friday Prepares for #MyHappyDog

We’ve got just a few hours left until our next Event Barkers Twitter party: #MyHappyDog! This party, sponsored by Look Who’s Happy natural, USA-made dog treats, is going to be a LOT of fun with over $1,000 in prizes! If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our announcement post with a rundown of […]

The Great American Dog-A-Thon to Air Nov. 27th

After enjoying a holiday feast this Thanksgiving, animal lovers can savor some sustenance for the soul when they tune in to FOX’s Spot-centric special, The Great American Dog-A-Thon. Co-hosted by two-time Academy Award winner (and founder of The Hilaroo Foundation) Hilary Swank, the two-hour tribute to man’s best friend will shine a spotlight on rescue […]

Jill Rappaport Launches Pies 4 Paws

The collective dream of dog devotees to create a better future for our four-legged friends is anything but pie in the sky, and now award-winning animal advocate Jill Rappaport has cooked up a community challenge which mixes fun with philanthropy to make the perfect recipe for raising people’s spirits while raising funds for a good […]

Pet Travel Tips #SkypeMoments

As you know, I’m the Skype ambassador for pets. We love to travel with our dogs Irie and Tiki as much as possible; they made most of the research trips for Texas with Dogs with us and they love nothing better than a car ride. I was recently interviewed by Kristen Kellogg of Border Free […]

Maggie Q Promotes Save Them All Campaign

Protecting the innocent both onscreen and off, actress Maggie Q– who currently stars as Lieutenant Detective Beth Davis in the CBS drama series Stalker– recently stepped into her role as a Best Friends Animal Society Acclaimed Ambassador to help defend the lives of shelter pets. Doggedly devoted to paws causes, the former Nikita star has […]

Countdown to the #MyHappyDog Twitter Party!

The countdown is on for the #MyHappyDog Twitter party, sponsored by Look Who’s Happy dog treats! This Thursday, we’ll be giving out over $1,000 in prizes including the new USA-made Look Who’s Happy treats (which Irie and Tiki are just love!) If you’ve attended one of our Event Barkers Twitter parties in the past, you […]

3 Steps to Help Your Dog #GetHealthyHappy

For the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about the importance of helping your dog live the healthiest, happiest life that he or she can. With Irie’s recent surgery, the past few weeks have been a busy one for us, ensuring that she gets back to the leg strength and lifestyle that she had before […]

GIVEAWAY: Win Fall Booties from Snuggy Boots!

Don’t you love the crisp days of fall when you pull out those sweaters from the back of the closet, grab your long socks and your boots, and head out for a crisp morning hike? You know those boots will protect your feet from sharp rocks, broken glass, burrs, stickers, and anything else you may […]

Low Stress Week: Dog Approaches

I have an idea. Let’s make this a week where we all walk away with at least one new idea, one way to make things better for the animals we work with and/or love. Today, I want to remind everyone of the best way to approach a nervous dog, featuring a short clip from Dr. […]

Allison Janney Hosts Shelter Me: New Beginnings

Each week she tickles our funny bones on the hit CBS comedy series Mom, but through her role as an animal advocate actress Allison Janney will touch our hearts as she hosts Shelter Me: New Beginnings, the fourth installment of the PBS Shelter Me series. Along with her canine companions Dutch, Sippie and Addie, the […]

Charlotte Ross, Kenn Gray Help Best Friends Animal Society

A mirror typically reflects whatever is presently before it, but thanks to a two-time Emmy Award nominated actress and an international home goods line one particular looking glass also offers the chance to see a better future for dogs and cats in need. Through October 31st fans of Fidos, felines, famous faces and fashion forward interior […]

New Season of Pit Bulls & Parolees Unleashed

Animal Planet will unleash the sixth season of the hit series Pit Bulls & Parolees on October 4th, and over the course of 21 episodes TV viewers will once again become virtual visitors at Villalobos Rescue Center, experiencing the daily triumphs and tragedies at the nation’s largest Pit Bull rescue as founder Tia Torres, her […]

Actress Nikki Reed Helps ASPCA

A star of the Twilight film franchise, actress Nikki Reed is helping to take a bite out of pet homelessness, animal cruelty and other urgent animal welfare issues through sales of limited edition pet accessories designed by the star. Through noon on October 6th, fans of famous faces and fashion forward items for Fidos can […]

Saving Money with Amazon Coupons

Did you realize that Amazon has an extensive coupon section…including pet coupons? You’ll need to sign in to your Amazon account to see all the coupons but they’re very easy to use. Select a category on the left side of the Amazon coupon page (this is a small sampling of the many pet supply coupons […]

What’s New: “Pawsitive Connection”

Today we have a guest post from Stacey Ritz, author of a heartwarming new book titled Pawsitive Connection (Rockville Publishing, 2014). With more than a decade as the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Advocates 4 Animals, Inc., Ritz delivers smile after smile in her new collection of short stories. A portion of the proceeds from […]

Fido’s Freebie Friday Has a Change of Plans

Well, as so often happens, the best laid plans of mice and men–or, in this case, of dogs and bloggers–have gone awry this week. This week’s plan was to head to Knoxville for the PetSafe Blogger Summit to tour the PetSafe offices and even visit the University of Tennessee Veterinary School. Next week, I was […]

Knuckle cracking real-time talk here.

This is not about Sophia Yin. I feel the need to say that before launching into a discussion about suicide and depression in the animal community, because the horrible news that she took her own life and the ripples it is causing in the veterinary world is the reason I’m talking about it today. But […]

GIVEAWAY: FunnyFur.com Eco-Friendly Dog Toy

We know how much everyone loves eco-friendly dog toys so we’re especially excited about this giveaway from Funny Fur, a luxury specialty retail pet boutique. One lucky reader will win an eco-friendly Leo the Lion from FunnyFur.com. Made with organic cotton, the 10-inch toy is a good example of the type of products in which […]

Pam Grier Helps Animal Rescue Airlift

FOX Carolina 21 One of the silver screen’s first action heroines recently took action to help dogs in need by stepping into her real life role as a volunteer with Pilots N Paws for the organization’s sixth annual Big Flyaway– one of the largest single-day air and land animal rescue missions in the Southeast. Actress […]