Articles by Colleen Stinchcombe
Colleen Stinchcombe
Colleen Stinchcombe lives near Seattle, WA, where she works as a writer, editor, and content strategist. Her two rescue pups wish she were a professional ball-thrower.
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healthShake It Off: Why Does Your Dog Have the Shakes?
A vet explains why the weather isn’t always to blame.
A vet explains why the weather isn’t always to blame.
- behavior
Does Your Dog Need Anti-Anxiety Meds?
How to cope with dog anxiety — from training to medication.
How to cope with dog anxiety — from training to medication.
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healthWhen a Cough Isn’t Just a Cough
7 reasons to be concerned when your dog is coughing, according to veterinarians.
7 reasons to be concerned when your dog is coughing, according to veterinarians.
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lifestyleHow Often Should I Walk My Dog?
Your dog may need more exercise than you think, according to two vets and a behaviorist.
Your dog may need more exercise than you think, according to two vets and a behaviorist.
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nutritionDog Training Treats They Will Sit, Stay — You Name It — For
A behaviorist reveals the most mouth-watering treats for training your pup.
A behaviorist reveals the most mouth-watering treats for training your pup.
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behaviorPuppy Class Is in Session
A dog behaviorist schools us on why puppy classes are more about socializing than getting straight As.
A dog behaviorist schools us on why puppy classes are more about socializing than getting straight As.
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5 vet-approved techniques to make it go down easy.
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Don’t let your new dog walk you.
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7 surefire tips from a certified dog behaviorist.
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What to do when your dog has questionable tastes.
