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Lisa Marie Conklin

Lisa Marie Conklin

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Lisa Marie Conklin is a Baltimore-based writer who writes regularly about pets and home improvement for Reader's Digest. Her work has also been published in The Healthy, Family Handyman and Taste of Home, among other outlets. She's also a certified personal trainer and walking coach for a local senior center.

Articles

The Most Expensive Dog Breeds in the World

From the elegant Azawakh to the reliable Golden Retriever, these are the most expensive dog breeds to bring home.

Why Do Dogs Like Squeaky Toys?

Dogs go barking mad over the high-pitched peeps and shrieks of certain toys. But why do dogs like squeaky toys so darn much? Here's what the experts say.

14 Teddy Bear Dogs That Make the Cutest Companions

These adorable teddy bear dogs look so much like stuffed animals, you'll do a double-take to make sure they're pets, not toys!