Is My Dog My Mirror? Yes and No

by Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer) October 10, 2023

written by Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer) October 10, 2023

Scout the blue heeler rests her head against my hand, closing her eyes happily

Yes, Scout is absolutely affected by me (even more so than some other dog-human teams I’ve gotten to spend time with, given her social sensitivity). But no, she isn’t a direct reflection of me. My dog is her own individual creature with preferences and a personality!

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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?

Is My Dog My Mirror? Yes and No

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