Responsible Dog Ownership

Living with a shy dog has made me less social

Or... has it? And how much do I care?

Nov 20 •

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 •

An ode to an ancient winery dog

Thank you for reminding me to relax. And limit the curmudgeon stuff.

Nov 10 •

“Just because we can doesn’t mean we should”

On spending the night at a dog friendly (dog free for all) hotel

Nov 1 •

Notes on Rethinking Rescue by Carol Mithers

A great read on poverty, inequality, and the inextricable relationship between human and animal welfare

Oct 25 •

Does embarrassment have a place?

On guilt, shame, defensiveness, and doing better next time

Oct 14 •

On off-leash forest walks and "folk nonsense"

There is magic in building a social bond with another species

Oct 9 •

I don't think sniffing is like my dog's social media

Do you feel fulfilled after scrolling social media?

Oct 7 •

I'm a rescue advocate who won't say "adopt don't shop"

Why I support the overall movement but not the specific phrase

Oct 4 •

I thought I was going to get bitten this morning

On having our dogs under control in shared public spaces

Sep 27 •

My old favorite park appears to be cursed

Stories of lost cats, harassment, bitterness, and confusion

Sep 4 •

Is it ever okay for a pet dog to bite?

A lengthy response to an Instagram reel

Aug 27 •

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