The Minimalists talk about simple pets with Dr. Karen Shaw Becker and Rodney Habib, authors of The Forever Dog, and they answer the following questions: Do humans actually need pets? (02:30) What does the acronym “DOGS” represent? (10:37) How many pets are too many? (13:03) What is a puppy scam? (16:32) What is genetic deletion? (18:02) What is a healthy diet for pets? (20:39) How do we ensure a superlative longevity for our pets’ lives? (26:30) 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? (28:32) How much exercise does my pet need? (30:28) How do we ensure we don’t become totally consumed by our pet guardian identities? (33:50) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support