Claudia Goldin, Harvard economist: “Everyone should own… a dog (but dogs own us).”

Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors: “Everyone should own… a dog.”

US House representative Pramila Jayapal: “Everyone (who has a dog) should own… a dog-paw washer.”

Sallie Krawcheck, CEO of Ellevest: “Everyone should own… a pet. They’re great companions and have been shown to reduce stress. I’m partial to cats; I don’t get it, but I understand some people like dogs.”

Erica Joy Baker, senior engineering manager at Patreon: “Everyone should own… a dog. (My apologies to those who are allergic to them.)”

Diane Rosenfeld, Harvard Law School lecturer: “Everyone should own… a Portuguese water dog.”

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