Responsible Dog Ownership

Dog park free-for-alls versus off-leash under voice control

Our dogs deserve to move their bodies freely—but treating every off-leash legal area like a designated dog park isn’t cool.

Nov 19, 2025 • Haley Young

I don't want the vet to "win over" my dog

Poking-and-prodding betrayal is worse coming from a potential friend.

Nov 3, 2025 • Haley Young

Testing a dog's commitment to relaxation?

I want my dog to interact with me as a social creature. Of course she responds to my own movements!

Oct 28, 2025 • Haley Young

Why my dog and I won't mind our manners

Because "polite" is subjective—and the rules we’ve maintained are the ones that most affect our own daily existence.

Oct 22, 2025 • Haley Young

I love when my dog plays with things that aren't toys

I consider it one of our greatest accomplishments that Scout's expanding her idea of what constitutes a “toy”.

Oct 5, 2025 • Haley Young

Do dogs need blankets and jackets and comfort?

Scout is a majestic predator-scavenger descended from wild ancestors. She also likes to be cozy.

Sep 29, 2025 • Haley Young

Leash your dog, please (and be nice about it?)

Come one, come all: Heated off-leash dog incidents are happening again

Sep 17, 2025 • Haley Young

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 • Haley Young

I love bringing my dog to concerts

Train the dog, take the dog, leave the dog... just enjoy life with the dog

Jul 20, 2025 • Haley Young

It’s (still) isolating to love a sensitive dog

But I am capable of crossing any imaginary line my least-productive thought spirals draw.

Jul 16, 2025 • Haley Young

In fact, I think I might wave hello

On off-leash dogs and shouting at strangers and trying to make things better, not worse

Jun 12, 2025 • Haley Young

My weirdo dog likes neighborhood walks now?

Reflections on preferences and fulfillment opportunities changing over time

Mar 26, 2025 • Haley Young

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