Critical Anthropomorphism as a Dog Owner

by Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer) April 17, 2023

written by Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer) April 17, 2023

The text "how can critical anthropomorphism make us better dog owners" atop a pale yellow background above a graphic illustration of a blue heeler dog

Anthropomorphism is ascribing “human” traits to other animals. It’s often frowned upon — some dog trainers even say it's the root of most behavioral problems — but I think there's a time and place to implement it thoughtfully.

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Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer)

I write about training my blue heeler, adventuring in our converted van, and a whole bunch of other interests in the hope that our blunders and realizations connect with fellow dog lovers. Learn more?

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Critical Anthropomorphism as a Dog Owner

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