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Lisa Marie Conklin

Lisa Marie Conklin

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Lisa Marie Conklin is a Baltimore-based writer who writes regularly about pets and home improvement for Reader's Digest. Her work has also been published in The Healthy, Family Handyman and Taste of Home, among other outlets. She's also a certified personal trainer and walking coach for a local senior center.

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This Is the Right Way to Pick Up a Dog, According to Pet Experts

Picking up a pup seems pretty basic, yet well-meaning dog parents get it wrong. Whether you have a small dog or a giant breed, learn how to pick up a dog safely and comfortably.

We Asked AI for 22 Pumpkin-Carving Ideas That Will Wow Your Neighborhood

AI sure knows how to do Halloween! Get into the spirit of the season with these intricately carved extreme pumpkins.

We Asked AI What It Would Look Like If Dogs Could Take Selfies

These dog "selfies" are the funniest and cutest things you'll see today