Imagining My Dog’s “Umwelt” Helps Us Grow as a Team

by Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer) August 26, 2021

written by Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer) August 26, 2021

A quote from Frans de Waal reading "it seems highly unfair to ask if a squirrel can count to ten if counting is not really what a squirrel's life is about" with illustrations of Scout the Australian cattle dog

Each species has a unique Umwelt: their subjective experience of the world. Here's how I imagine my dog's — and how practicing that empathy has made life richer and more fulfilling for us both.

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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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Imagining My Dog’s “Umwelt” Helps Us Grow as a Team

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