In this third episode of Paws for Effect, we hear from Karen Lena Izzo, author of the book Downward Sizing Dog: A Reformed Big Dog Snob Defends the Small Dog Life.

Karen is so kind and thoughtful and fun, and she helps us consider these important dog-related questions:

• Where do stereotypes about small dogs come from?

• How is a dog different from a couch?

• How do our dogs help to shape our identities (and egos)?

• Should we feel dog-mom guilt?

Connect with Karen Lena Izzo:

• Buy the book!

• Website: smalldogrules.com

• Instagram: @‌downward.sizing.dog

• Facebook Page: Downward Sizing Dog

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