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Lisa Marie Conklin

location-pin Baltimore, Maryland

Expertise: pets

Lisa Marie Conklin

  • Published by Reader's Digest for seven years, along with The Healthy, Realtor.com, Family Handyman and Taste of Home

Experience

Lisa Marie is a freelance writer and animal lover specializing in cat and dog content for Reader's Digest. She is particularly passionate about animal behavior, animal wellness and enhancing the human-animal bond. Her dog, Archer, provides plenty of inspiration with his cute antics and sometimes perplexing behavior. In addition to Reader's Digest, Lisa Marie's byline appears in The Healthy, Realtor.com, Family Handyman and Taste of Home. When she’s not writing, you can find her working on a jigsaw puzzle, reading cozy-mystery novels or planning her next trip to Scotland.

Articles

The 26 Most Expensive Dog Breeds in the World

From the cheerful Samoyed to the reliable golden retriever, these are the most expensive dog breeds

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.

215+ Funny Dog Names That Perfectly Capture Your New Pup’s Personality

Chew on these funny dog names to find the best moniker for your playful pup