A Trusted Friend in a Complicated World

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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

10 of the Most Spectacular Wildlife Photos of the Year That You Need to See to Believe

From funny to fascinating to absolutely breathtaking, these are the best photos you’ll see all year—guaranteed

Why Do Dogs Sniff Your Crotch? Experts Explain This Awkward Canine Behavior

It may be awkward or majorly embarrassing, but there's a perfectly normal reason why dogs sniff your crotch

How to Train a Dog with Basic Commands, Cute Tricks and More

No matter their age, breed or temperament, every dog can benefit and thrive from dog training