My “Head-Heart Thing” as a Dog Owner: When Logic Doesn’t Solve Emotions

by Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer) June 25, 2023

written by Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer) June 25, 2023

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Sometimes I can know something logically… but still feel something else emotionally. In college my favorite advisor and I coined the term “head-heart thing” to describe this disconnect. Here's how I handle it in my dog ownership!

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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?

My “Head-Heart Thing” as a Dog Owner: When Logic Doesn’t Solve Emotions

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