In my perfect world… Dog ownership fantasies

We live in reality. But we can daydream, too! (And work together to move the real world closer to our ideal visions.)

Mar 20 • Haley Young

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My dog and I will never be "cured" of our reactivity

All these years of progress later, sometimes I still grieve the things that aren't easy with such a sensitive creature.

Mar 3 • Haley Young

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February 2026

A running list of books I recommend to dog lovers

Titles that have shaped my pet ownership philosophy, taught me about nonhuman animal cognition, and encouraged me when times were tough

Feb 21 • Haley Young

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January 2026

I tested my former stray's DNA in hopes of learning her real age

Thanks to her murky past, we’ve never known how old Scout is. The shelter estimated she was between one and two years old when they found her. Our first…

Jan 18 • Haley Young

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Seven years writing the story of Scout Finch

Happy gotcha day to the dog I got in my 20s—the one who's moved into four apartments, one house, and now a converted van by my side.

Jan 13 • Haley Young

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An example of my "reactive" dog pattern mapping unpleasant encounters

Once in a while, we can’t avoid the chaos—and then those experiences stack atop one another, threatening all our confidence just a bit. This pattern…

Jan 8 • Haley Young

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December 2025 Paws and Reflect recap

Van fiascos, holiday visits, writing announcements, books, and more as usual!

Jan 3 • Haley Young

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December 2025

Help us create a little free dog rescue library!

What dog- and animal-related books would you recommend to foster homes?

Dec 23, 2025 • Haley Young

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My first book has a cover!

Updates on THE DOG LOVER'S BUCKET LIST, publishing May 2026

Dec 18, 2025 • Haley Young

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Map: Every overnight spot we’ve stayed in our van

Going on three years of parking lots, public land, and everything in between

Dec 18, 2025 • Haley Young

Say hi to THE DOG LOVER'S BUCKET LIST

An inspirational journal for pet parents published by the Quarto Group and coming out in May 2026!

Dec 5, 2025 • Haley Young

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November 2025 Paws and Reflect recap

A roundup of reading, writing, van travel, Scout news, and other tidbits.

Dec 1, 2025 • Haley Young

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