What I’d do differently if I could adopt my dog all over again

Sean and I have created a better level of harmony with this weird alien cattle dog creature than I could have dreamed. But there are plenty of things I’d change in hindsight.

First published on October 28th 2022. Last tweaked on the date above the header image.

We’re coming up on four years of life with Scout. Four! (Update 2024: We’ve now surpassed five?!) I feel like the time has absolutely flown by — yet when I look back I’m overwhelmed by how much we’ve experienced together. How we’ve grown. How our world has changed.

From increased confidence, to a new home in a completely different state, to full-time van travel plans, and so much more… I’m proud of our life. Sean and I have created a better level of harmony with this weird alien cattle dog creature than I could have dreamed.

But even though I love where we are today and feel thankful for the journey? There are plenty of things I’d do differently in hindsight. In no particular order, here’s what I’d change if I could go back in time and adopt Scout all over again knowing what I do now.

Note: I do not pretend this is a fully comprehensive list. Things will continue to change — and there’s so much to unpac…