Marti Trgovich
Marti Trgovich is a writer specializing in pets and wildlife. She has written about animals for National Geographic, The Washington Post, Newsweek, and other publications, and she spent nearly a decade as an editor at The Dodo. Her favorite animals are guinea pigs, sheep, and small, saucy senior dogs.
Recent Kinship articles by Marti Trgovich
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Why Do Great Danes Not Realize How Big They Are?
They just really want to sit on your lap.
What Happens When a Dog Attacks Another Dog? A Look Into “Dangerous Dog” Laws
After Penny, a Chihuahua mix, was attacked in NYC last spring, her pet parent set out to change a broken system.
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12 Signs You Shouldn’t Take Your Dog to the Dog Park
Just like not every person is into Coachella, not every pup wants to play in a crowd of dogs.
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.
Viral TikTok Challenge Asks: Would Your Dog Recognize You on the Street?
And got some pretty hilarious answers.
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12 Surprising Things Dogs Hate About Summer
Not everyone appreciates a Summer Friday.
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.
Can Dogs Have Panic Attacks, Too?
How to tell if your dog is super stressed.
