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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.
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My timid dog has come to love the outdoors
So have I. How did Scout transform from a homebody clinger to (as my partner lovingly jokes) a “feral maniac”?
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What my dog's given up for full-time van life
And what we’ve gained in its place. Does it feel like loss—or making room for something better?
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What it takes to fulfill Scout on days with lots of alone time
Perspective on her exercise, enrichment, and social needs compared to other dogs and depending on the environment.
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October Q&A
Questions and answers originally received/shared via Instagram and then compiled here.
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My dog is a physical creature
Scout has arrived at her own version of the cattle dog’s stereotypical boldness.
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I don't think sniffing is like my dog's social media
Do you feel fulfilled after scrolling social media?
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Fur against skin against blankets against moonlight against sweet air
Scout’s been jumping on the bed in the middle of the night.
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A running list of my dog- and animal-related reading
Not to be confused with books I recommend to fellow dog owners across-the-board (which can be found in this article).
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Favorite activities to share with our cattle dog
First published in October 2023 and last tweaked in July 2024.
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Resources we’ve used to teach our dog to play with us
This post was first published in January 2021.
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Working through dog reactivity? My favorite resources
I first compiled this post in October 2020.
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