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Why I fulfill my dog differently than I used to
It wasn't a purposeful shift—but we've become much less pragmatic. Here's a look back on Scout's fulfillment changes and their causes.
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Haley Young
A "virtue signaling" deep dive, anyone?
Please enjoy (or sigh exasperatedly) at me taking social media conversation seriously
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Haley Young
Farewell February. I wrote a lot this month!
Here's where you can read what I wrote, if that sounds like fun.
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Haley Young
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My interview with Carol Mithers, author of Rethinking Rescue
It's finally live! An in-depth conversation about the ties between human and domestic animal welfare
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Haley Young
Things that make Scout an excellent campground dog
And that I hope writing down will help me stop taking for granted!
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Haley Young
The pile on of pets where they're prohibited
I can’t stop caring about this. I don’t want to stop caring about this.
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Vignettes from the Florida keys
Moments I just want to remember, as is, instead of shaping into some larger whole
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Haley Young
"Under control" off-leash dogs can still be a problem
We can't expect strangers to trust our animals' training on blind faith.
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"Anti human, pro dog"
Should I really write an essay in response to a joking t shirt? Too late. I already did!
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Haley Young
What my dog's given up for full-time van life
And what we’ve gained in its place. Does it feel like loss—or making room for something better?
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Haley Young
What it takes to fulfill Scout on days with lots of alone time
Perspective on her exercise, enrichment, and social needs compared to other dogs and depending on the environment.
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Haley Young
Ways Scout's patio behavior has gotten worse
And why I'm thrilled!
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