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Hannah Gilman

Hannah Gilman

Hannah Gilman is a Seattle-based copywriter, content producer, and storytelling pro with dual degrees in journalism and graphic design. She grew up in rural Iowa with lots of dogs.

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Summertime frozen slushies for dogs are a thing, and we've rounded up the tastiest and…

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Dog Eye Gunk: What Is It, How to Clean It, and When to Worry

We've all seen dog eye boogers, but what do we do about them? Here are…

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The 5 Best Dating Sites for Dog Lovers

Dreaming of that perfect dog lover meet-cute? Been there. Check out these sites—they're great for…

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Are training pads a good idea? How do dog potty pads work? We talk to…

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10 Great Jobs for Dog Lovers

They say if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your…

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7 Homemade Mint Dog Treats for Fresh Doggy Breath

Dogs can’t have peppermint hot chocolate (and they definitely can’t have peppermint schnapps…), but they can…

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9 Reasons Boxers Might Be the Perfect Dogs

Boxers are fiercely loyal, intelligent, and just about the sweetest friend a human could have….

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How to Make Nachos for Dogs + More Gameday Grub

Hello, football season! It’s about the game, sure, but it’s also about having an excellent excuse to…

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How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth (and Keep All Your Fingers)

Does your dog have a clean mouth? It’s not too late to clean up those…

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7 Dogs That Look Like Stuffed Animals (So. Much. Cute.)

There are some real life dogs that look so much like stuffed animals you'd have…

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We celebrate birthdays with cake, so why not make a special treat for Fido too?…

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9 Super-Easy Two-Ingredient Homemade Dog Treats

Two-ingredient dog treats? Easy as one, two—that’s it. Whole Wheat Flour + Pureed Baby Food…

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