#entitybarks

[canineentity]

“Why’d you do that?” Please remember that I am using what I’ve seen in humans to mimic them

[canineentity]

Wearing dog gear seems like such a great idea, but it never turns out like I expect it to. Wearing a collar is fine and the "validation" comes from "dogs are supposed to do this" rather than "this makes me feel closer to being one". I just had a custom tail made, was super excited to put it on because a tail and ears are what I long for the most, but the second I did put it on... It felt odd. I couldn't move it like I would an actual tail, it had no feeling, and the counterweight was odd on a human body. This body wasn't made for stuff like that. Which is incredibly unfortunate because it seemed like it was the perfect solution to a lot of the dysphoria. Anyone else go through this?

[canineentity]

What are your thoughts/opinions on non-human blogs “straying” from non-human content on here?

I post/reblog posts about being a dog quite a bit, but then I’ll reblog/post about pets, dog sports, video games, movies, etc. and tag it. If any of those people in those communities goes into my blog, it’s immediately obvious who I am. Because it’s so controversial, especially with some news outlets covering it and spreading misinformation, do you guys try to separate your blogs about things? I know having themed blogs is also common on here, but I’m more so talking about hiding the non-human identity from outside eyes

[canineentity]

Living vicariously through dog go pro videos

[canineentity]

Which one of yall stepped in wet concrete 🤨

[canineentity]

Excuse the dirty work floor but I LOVE seeing my paw prints after walking in the snow

[canineentity]

I love my dog shoes<3

RAX shoes btw!!

[canineentity]

I’ve probably said this before but one of the biggest things that have changed my life is running almost every day. Originally, I started this as a working dog thing. “A tired dog is a happy dog” sort of mentality. As every chronically ill person has been told, I knew that getting out would also help my anxiety and whatnot. I never realized how much it would though.

There’s a post that’s been around for FOREVER now that talks about how anxiety is like really slow tigers coming after you. To help you can tense your entire body and the release afterwards is like your body getting to safety. I think running has helped me in a very similar manner. Sitting still is hard with as much energy as I have, and I have a huge problem with “not being productive” which really go hand in hand in the worst way possible. But if I complete my run (even if that’s .5 of a mile), then I’ve done what I need to, I’m much calmer because of the exercise, and everything else I do that day is just the cherry on top.

Despite it still being a struggle to do it most days with the depression glue laid heavily on the bed, the days I force myself to run are by far the best feeling and most productive days I have. I feel so clear. It won’t always solve the issue, but it sure makes it a hell of a lot better and makes me feel much more connected to my dogness! And watching the mile times slowly get faster, the visible progress/achievement, has been an incredible feeling!