Over the years, we’ve shared pictures of our dogs here, there are many dog lovers in the group. I ran across this New Yorker article this afternoon and thought I would share it. I happen to enjoy both dogs and good art, and I suspect there are others here who do as well.
Enjoy the article and the art.
PS I had no idea what category to choose so I figured Homescreens was as close as any. 
I read the first paragraph and then immediately saved the whole thing to Readwise for later. Thank you, Barrett.
I think you will enjoy it.
The article was so interesting. I read it after returning from a boating outing to a restaurant on the water with my wife, daughter, and my daughter’s new dawg. So many observations from the article matched my observations from our trip today. Thanks for bringing such an interesting article to our attention.
You are very welcome!
Thanks for sharing, that was a fun read.
What a thoughtful share. The New Yorker piece sounds like a perfect intersection of two things that bring a lot of people genuine joy, and I can see why it would spark conversation in a group like this. There’s something special about the way artists interpret the bond we have with dogs, and it’s nice to see an article take that perspective seriously rather than just skimming the surface.
The way you framed it, as both a visual and emotional study, also reminds me of how much we project onto our pets and how they, in turn, reflect back our own behaviors. It’s a relationship that’s been explored in countless ways, but it still feels fresh when someone gets it right.
It’s also a bit like how cybersecurity marketing works. You can’t just rely on technical specs and aggressive ads to build a connection with CISOs and IT directors. You have to meet them where they are, demonstrate real empathy for their challenges, and show that you understand their values and priorities. That kind of trust isn’t built overnight, and it requires the same kind of thoughtful, human-centered approach that makes a good dog portrait so compelling.
Well said!
I would add that this is true for building all healthy relationships, from the collegial and professional to the most intimate in a marriage.