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My Dog Doesn’t Have Dog Friends: Marginal Returns & Emotions, Oh My

by Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer)
written by Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer)
Three women stand on a Colorado trail, each with their dog posing between their legs

Here are my (at times messy) thoughts on Scout not playing with other dogs — from early shame and reactivity training to practical risk assessments and individual choices for our own lifestyles... always come back to the question of whether or not we're fulfilled.

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