Meet The Dog
My introduction, 6/24/2026
Hello, I have no true name, so call me whatever you like. It might be easier to call me by what I am though, so you can also call me "dog" or "the dog" or "D". Please don't call me anything mean though.
I am a dog in a human body, aka a dog therian. I am also part of a system. We have no CDD diagnosis but our mental healthcare team recognises the system. Being this way makes me interact with the world in a different way, so I may seem a little weird.
Being a dog therian is something I don't always feel good about. I wish I was in the correct body. My species dysphoria makes it hard to do things like look in the mirror or feel good about myself. However, I would never want my doghood to be taken away. I feel like I wouldn't be me if I wasn't a dog.
As far as things I like, I enjoy music, the outdoors, naps, and the internet. I have found connection and comfort in the internet. Others on tumblr have made me feel less alone in my existence. I am not a high energy dog, so I prefer to do things that don't require a lot of energy. I like to read and listen to music. I like calming, soft music. My favorite song is either Imposter Syndrome by Sydney Gish, or Hold Yourself Tight by The Scary Jokes. I like reading books about animals.
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Things that make me feel doggy, 6/25/2026
There are certain things that feel affirming to my doghood. Food, activities, things people do, even accessories. Anything that eases the species dysphoria is very welcome.
I have a collar that I like to wear. My headmate got it at a furry convention last year. Its a thin black collar made from some sort of plasticy material that I forgot the name of. He also got a small paw print keychain that we put on there to act as a tag. It is pretty discreet so I don't get many questions or weird looks.
Another thing that makes me feel doggy is certain foods. My favorite is peanut butter and apples peanut butter is something many dogs like. Also, crispy chickpeas remind me of kibble.
When people stroke my hair or rub or scratch me in any way I feel very good. Like other people are petting me like a dog. It's wonderful to recieve affection in an affirming way.
(I'll finish this post later I gtg)