"I'm new to being a dog owner. I'm working out the boundaries of familiarity."
"I got a dog because I wanted to believe in something better. I thought Roxie would teach me the kind of presence and open-heartedness."
"Dog people want to engage with Roxie. They present their hands to her nostrils before tickling her chin or running both hands along her chest and belly."
"I appreciate dogs, but won't stop to pat a stranger's dog, unless I'm trying to manufacture a version of myself who has an easy relationship with the world."
The article reflects on the author's complicated relationship with dogs, balancing affection for their own border collie, Roxie, against a general indifference to other dogs. Despite a more reserved personality, the author hopes Roxie will inspire greater open-heartedness and connection with the world. Observing the warm and engaging interactions dog lovers have with Roxie, the author wrestles with feelings of pride and a desire to fit into the dog-loving community, realizing their nuanced feelings about companionship and acceptance.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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