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Living with a shy dog has made me less social
Or... has it? And how much do I care?
Nov 20
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Haley Young
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Living with a shy dog has made me less social
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Am I finally past my emotional (over)reaction to my dog growling?
Reflections from an oil change, a campground interaction, and other completely normal situations
Nov 14
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Haley Young
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Am I finally past my emotional (over)reaction to my dog growling?
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Does embarrassment have a place?
On guilt, shame, defensiveness, and doing better next time
Oct 14
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Haley Young
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Fur against skin against blankets against moonlight against sweet air
Scout’s been jumping on the bed in the middle of the night.
Sep 19
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Haley Young
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My dog is less confident when my partner isn't here
Reflections on a long weekend in the van with Scout... without Sean
Sep 14
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Haley Young
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My dog is less confident when my partner isn't here
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How I handle getting frustrated with my dog
This post was first written in June 2021 and last tweaked in July 2024.
Jul 2
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Haley Young
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Why I love to (sometimes) “leave the dog behind”
First written on September 16th, 2023 in upstate New York.
Jun 13
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Haley Young
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Working through dog reactivity? My favorite resources
I first compiled this post in October 2020.
Jun 12
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Haley Young
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Humbled is too gentle a word
First written on April 4th, 2024.
Apr 15
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Haley Young
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How I handle getting emotional about off-leash dogs
Updated post: This article was first published in June 2020 and slightly edited in April 2024.
Apr 4
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Haley Young
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Validation I needed earlier in my journey with my dog
I’ve long struggled to feel “good enough”.
Feb 7
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Haley Young
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An ode to big city dogs (and their people)
You are badasses—with equally incredible handlers—and we cheer so loudly for you.
Nov 6, 2023
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Haley Young
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