Gabby Shacknai is a freelance journalist covering all things lifestyle and culture, from beauty and wellness to food and travel. She's based in New York City, where she resides with the world's most cuddly goldendoodle, Alvy, and has daily facetime calls with her golden retriever family on the west coast. Gabby thoroughly believes that dogs are the best friends and family members we could ask for and that they should be treated as such, which is why she loves sharing expert tips, tricks, and deep-dives into living with and caring for pets on Pet Central.