Over the next three years he established himself in the Dundee United youth and reserve sides, and was top scorer for the under-19 team in season 2008–09.
[4] Dow was named in 12 matchday squads during the 2010–11 season, but made only one substitute appearance, against St Mirren in November 2010.
[5] He made twelve appearances for the Second Division club, scoring three goals and helping them reach the promotion play-offs.
[7] As the season progressed, Dow was often selected in the middle of a front three formation, despite strong competition for the attacking positions in the team.
[15][16] A few days after signing his new deal, Dow started in the Scottish Cup Final, as Dundee United lost 2–0 to St Johnstone.
[20] Dow left Ross County on 3 January 2019, by mutual consent having made 54 appearances for the club scoring only 1 goal.
[23] Following a successful spell with Peterhead, it was announced on 14 May 2019, that Dow had signed a one-year deal with Scottish Championship club Dunfermline Athletic.
[24] He scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 win away to Scottish Premiership side St Mirren in the group stage of the League Cup.