About The Dog Dad

Life shaped by a dog. For men who know.

I live with a dog. She is not a “fur-baby.” She is a recurring expense and a source of constant, minor household destruction.

This isn’t a guide on how to be a better owner. I don’t have tips or moral lessons. I just have a flat that smells of wet fur and a wardrobe that is slowly being reclaimed by the environment.

The terms of engagement

  • No sentimentality.

  • No “pawsitive” reinforcement.

  • No life lessons learned from a golden retriever.

I write about the reality of the situation. The hair in the butter, the ruined rugs, and the social trade-offs.


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