Kimberly Alt, Writer & Pet Insurance Expert

Kimberly is a writer and content strategist for Canine Journal, specializing in pet insurance consulting. She has written and edited professionally since 2010. In 2014, Kimberly began researching dogs and discovered her passion for pet insurance. She strongly advocates for insuring pets and knows insurance is a complex subject for most. Kimberly has read hundreds of pet insurance policies (including the fine print), ran more than 3,000 pet insurance quotes, engages in frequent discussions with pet insurer representatives, and conducts mystery shopping to gain an unbiased perspective and explain how companies differ and their strengths. Her passion is teaching others about the pet insurance industry and helping them make informed decisions for their pet insurance needs. Kimberly has a B.A. in Multimedia Journalism from Simpson College. She is a Dog Writers Association of America member, and her work has appeared in many brands, including The New York Times’ Wirecutter, Reader’s Digest, Forbes, People, Woman’s World, and Huffington Post. Kimberly is the parent of a rescue Coonhound mix, Sally.

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How To Bond With Your Rescue Dog Or New Puppy

Let’s discuss how to bond with your rescue dog after you bring her home (learn more about the rescue process) and why bonding with your dog is so important. Here are some ideas on how to start making sure there is a smooth transition for you both and finding ways to make your relationship grow. Especially with rescue dogs who might be coming from a traumatic experience prior to adoption.

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Stop Your Dog From Barking With A No-Bark Dog Collar

No-bark dog collars were made to control a dog’s excessive barking. How they work depends on the type of no-bark collar you use.

In general, a no-bark dog collar is able to detect barking by sensing vibrations in the dog’s vocal cords. When this occurs, the collar provides a stimulus to the dog, warning him that this is the consequence of barking. There are a few options to consider, we share our picks for the best dog bark collars…

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Best Raw Dog Food Delivery: Ship It Straight To Your Door

You’re busy with work, family, friends, exercise, and more. But you shouldn’t put your dog’s diet on the back burner. Maybe you’ve taken a stab at preparing your dog’s food yourself but found that it eats up a lot of time. No more shopping for ingredients, grinding, chopping, measuring, and mixing them yourself. Order your dog’s raw dog food online and have it shipped directly to your door. That way, you can spend time walking Fido instead of preparing his food.

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ASPCA vs Nationwide: We Choose A Clear Winner

Both ASPCA and Nationwide offer detailed pet insurance coverage, but Nationwide doesn’t enroll pets older than 10 years of age. However, Nationwide has a much faster claim processing average of only four days compared to ASPCA’s 15 to 30 days. If price is your main concern, you can typically get lower pricing from Nationwide. However, getting a quote for your specific pet will give you the best idea of what pet insurance will cost you. Let’s go into more detail and help you decide if one is a better fit for your needs.

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