11 Brilliant Dog Breeds That Love to Learn New Tricks
Meet the brilliant dog breeds that excel in learning tricks, bringing joy and clever companionship to every moment with their humans.
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Dina Fantegrossi
Title: Assistant Editor/Senior Writer/Veterinary Technician (retired)
Joined iHeartDogs: February 2017
Dina Fantegrossi has shared her life with dogs and cats for over 35 years, currently caring for her senior Chihuahua, Kio, along with a rotating crew of foster dogs. She spent 18 years working in the veterinary industry and has volunteered in animal shelters since high school, fostering dozens of animals and even rehabilitating injured wildlife. Dina enjoys writing in-depth health content that empowers pet parents to better understand and care for their animals. She’s especially touched by the pure joy dogs show when their humans return home, no matter how long they’ve been gone. She believes our pets understand more about life and love than we ever will.Articles by Dina Fantegrossi
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