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Mental toughness: Our dog box feeding experience
Why is my dog's head in a box with a tiny measuring spoon? Here's my box feeding breakdown.
Jan 19, 2021
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I'm a rescue advocate who won't say "adopt don't shop"
Why I vehemently support the overall movement but question the specific phrase
Oct 4, 2024
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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
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Resources we’ve used to help our heeler calm down
Genetics give us a baseline to work with—then both training and biological fulfillment let us shape that baseline into a dog who meshes with our…
Feb 13, 2022
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In favor of retractable leashes—used responsibly
When I tell someone that we love our flexi lead, I get everything from befuddled looks of shock (“aren’t you like, obsessed with being a responsible dog…
Jul 24
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My dog has both helped and hurt my mental health
We should be honest about the not-so-rosy realities, too.
Nov 12, 2022
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How we navigate apartment life with a high-energy dog
Where you live with your dog matters less than what you do with your dog!
Jul 6, 2020
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Responses to common muzzle training concerns
Why should you muzzle train your dog? Are these tools cruel—or only for "aggressive" animals?
Sep 25, 2023
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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
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Using “do not pet” accessories to advocate for our dog
When I’m out with Scout, it’s my job to keep her safe and comfortable—regardless of what we’re wearing
Feb 25, 2022
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Hills I will die on as a dog lover
The more specific a guideline, the more likely I am to take issue with it. But I stand behind some overarching beliefs.
Sep 3, 2025
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My dog is going to die. How do I live with that?
An interview about anticipatory grief with author and animal lover E.B. Bartels
Aug 16
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