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Colleen Stinchcombe

Colleen Stinchcombe is a professional freelance writer in Seattle, WA. Her two rescue pups wish she were a professional ball-thrower.

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Chew on These 5 Best Donut Dog Toys

Dogs and humans agree: There's just something about donuts! Here are our top picks for…

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Some dogs go wild for that crinkle sound—and it's a little easier on the ears…

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5 Squirrel Dog Toys Your Dog Will Go Nuts For

Squirrel dog toys are a great alternative to your dog actually catching a squirrel; fortunately…

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The 5 Best Chicken Dog Toys

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The 6 Best Dog Toys With a Heartbeat To Soothe an Anxious Pup

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The 6 Best Hedgehog Dog Toys for Hedgehog-Lovin’ Dogs

Hedgehogs are objectively adorable, so no wonder there are tons of hedgehog dog toys. Here…

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The 11 Best Subscription and Fresh Dog Food Brands: Tested by Real Dogs

Fresh dog food: Is it right for you and your dog? We put some hungry…

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