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.
Recent Kinship articles by Colleen Stinchcombe
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The Best Training Treats for Dogs in 2025
The most mouth-watering treats for training your pup.
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Dog Walking 101: How Often Should You Walk Your Dog?
And why you shouldn’t skip the longer routes.
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How to Leash-Train a Puppy or Dog
Don’t let your new dog walk you.
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Why Do Dogs Eat Poop?
What to do when your dog has questionable tastes.
Does Your Dog Need Anti-Anxiety Meds?
How to cope with dog anxiety—from training to medication.
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Why Is My Dog Coughing?
Seven reasons to be concerned when your dog is coughing.
![shy dog frightened in the arms of the owner. this brown mixed-breed hound puppy has a sweet gaze. the female owner has a wool sweater]()
Why is My Dog Shaking? Causes and Treatment
A vet explains why the weather isn’t always to blame.
![Two Golden Retriever puppies playing with a large blue tennis ball outside in the grass]()
What to Expect at Puppy Socialization Classes
A dog behaviorist schools us on why puppy classes are more about socializing than getting straight As.
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How to Get Your Dog to Swallow a Pill
5 vet-approved techniques to make it go down easy.
