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Shoshi Parks

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Shoshi Parks is a contributor for Insider Reviews, where she tests and writes about products for dogs and cats. She is a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and certified separation anxiety trainer (CSAT) with a decade of experience. She is the owner of Modern Hound Dog Training in California's Bay Area and a former instructor at the San Francisco SPCA. Shoshi also holds a doctorate in anthropology and writes about travel, history, and food for a variety of publications. Her work on pets and other topics has appeared at Rover, NPR, Smithsonian, Atlas Obscura, Afar, K9 of Mine, and elsewhere.

Pets 2024-12-17T14:46:55Z
A side-by-side image of a great dane wearing pink Muttluks dog boots standing in the snow and an Australian shepherd wearing red Pawz boots and running through the snow.

The 5 best dog boots

The best dog boots for winter protect paws from snow and salt. Our top picks include waterproof and suspender boots from Muttluks, Ruffwear, and Pawz.
Pets 2024-12-16T15:42:34Z
A side-by-side image of a dog standing along a river wearing the Hurrta Monsson raincoat beside a dog wearing the Ruffwear Sun Shower coat jumping over a puddle.

The 5 best raincoats for dogs

The best raincoats for dogs are made of waterproof materials, comfortable, and easy to adjust. Our top picks include jackets for small and large dogs.
Pets 2024-04-19T18:30:38Z
A cat sitting on a bridge outside wearing one of our picks for the best cat harnesses.

The 5 best cat harnesses

One of the best cat harnesses and a leash are essential for walking your cat outside. Our top picks are for kittens, large cats, and escape artists.
Pets 2024-04-11T20:06:40Z
A shepherd mix is wearing a blue Ruffwear life jacket while lying on a boat.

The 4 best dog life jackets

The best dog life jackets keep pups safe while swimming. Our top picks are life vests for small and large dogs from Outward Hound, Ruffwear and Kurgo.
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