'Anthropomorphizing is fun, but it isn't a good idea'

A border collie tracks livestock on a farm.

Investing in a dog 'involves time and energy but not much money'

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published 26 September 2024

'Thanks, Dogue, but I'll skip the Gucci dog carrier'

Maddy Butcher at The Washington Post

There is an "apparently shrinking minority of people who consider coddling and fancy accoutrements antithetical to good dog ownership," says Maddy Butcher. Any "worthwhile 'investment' in a dog involves time and energy but not much money." People should "use dogs for what they were bred to do, if you can, and treat them like, well, dogs." Dogs "tend to be healthier and happier when their lives have a point. Pretend jobs are fine!"

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Justin Klawans has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022. He began his career covering local news before joining Newsweek as a breaking news reporter, where he wrote about politics, national and global affairs, business, crime, sports, film, television and other Hollywood news. Justin has also freelanced for outlets including Collider and United Press International.