Marissa Gainsburg
Marissa Gainsburg is a writer, editor and content strategist who recently traded East Coast humidity for West Coast waterfalls (and wildfire smoke). She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her thru-hiker boyfriend (how cliché) and their freakishly intelligent Aussie, Miley. She previously covered all things wellness and lifestyle as the features director at Women's Health. Her work has also appeared in Cosmopolitan, SELF, and Men's Health.
Recent Kinship articles by Marissa Gainsburg
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8 Comforting Thoughts to Help You Through the Death of Your Pet
There’s no guidebook to grief and loss — but these kind words will help.
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12 Red Flags You Should Watch Out For in a Dog Breeder
Look out for untrustworthy breeders — and report them.
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10 Dog-Training Habits You Should Drop Right Now
Training a dog can seem pretty intuitive — until it’s not.
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Chew on This: A Guide to Safe and Not-So-Safe Dog Bones
Two experts—a veterinary dentist and internist—rate the most popular dog bones.
Is “Shake” a Bad Word For Your Dog to Learn?
Uh, who else got that memo?
