Ep. 329 | Simple Pets (with Dr. Karen Shaw Becker and @Rodney Habib) - Video

The Minimalists talk about simple pets with Dr. Karen Shaw Becker and @Rodney Habib, authors of The Forever Dog. Watch “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively on Patreon: https://patreon.com/theminimalists

Questions answered in this episode:

00:00 Do humans actually need pets?

10:16 What does the acronym “DOGS” represent?

12:42 How many pets are too many?

16:11 What is a puppy scam?

17:41 What is genetic deletion?

20:18 What is a healthy diet for pets?

26:09 How do we ensure a superlative longevity for our pets’ lives?

28:11 How do I address my spouse’s frustrations with a pet when I get value from the companionship and care of the pet but they do not?

30:05 How much exercise does my pet need?

33:28 How do we ensure we don’t become totally consumed by our pet guardian identities?

39:13 Listener comments and minimalism tips.

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