Marti Trgovich
Marti Trgovich is a New York–based writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times Tiny Love Stories, the New Yorker Shouts & Murmurs, and The Dodo. She is mom to a senior rescue pup named Claude.
Recent Kinship articles by Marti Trgovich
Why Do Dogs Destroy Some Toys and Not Others?
And it always seems to be the ones we painstakingly pick out for them.
Do We Rely on Our Dogs for Too Much Emotional Support?
They didn’t sign up for this.
Does Your Dog Get Sad When You’re Sad?
They can tell when you’re in a state of ennui. Learn if that bums them out.
Does Your Dog Miss You When You’re Gone?
We know you miss them.
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Dogs Actually Like It When You Talk to Them in a Baby Voice, Study Says
Who cares if it annoys your friends?
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Why Are Dogs (and People) So Obsessed With Lamb Chop?
The nostalgia is strong with this one.
Does Your Dog Know How Much You Love Them?
Lately, dog parents on TikTok seem to have one question on their minds.
Why Are Dogs Completely Obsessed With Certain Toys?
And why are specific ones (looking at you, Lamb Chop) such popular favorites?
Can Dogs Wake Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed?
Here’s what to do when sleepyhead is in a sour mood.
How to Travel Without Feeling Guilty About Leaving Your Dog at Home
It’s possible to be a good pet parent and take a trip or two.
Can Dogs Have Panic Attacks, Too?
How to tell if your dog is super stressed.
