Do you want to be called a "Fur Mom" or "Fur Dad"? An owner? Guardian? Who are you to your dog(s)? Is your dog your "Furbaby"?

One of my kids can’t keep her dog and this only became apparent yesterday. She could return to the breeder but the dog knows me and I think my child’s heart may break and she might be able to take her dog back. I’m actually not sure what I think. It all happened so fast. Anyway, today, the dog came to us and I’m going to share how I manage her and Mickey so they may get along. I’m starting by reminding myself to take this one step at a time. Even though our dogs have been together before, I can’t take it for granted that they still get along. So first thing, we took them out for a walk and kept them separated. Once we got home, I let them off leash, making sure the collars were off and they played. I don’t really want them rough housing, but I allowed it since wanted them to engage on their own terms to begin. I had three balls which I used to play with them to distract as needed. When it seems they need a break, the new dog, Violet went to rest in her cage, which I’m keeping in the same room where we spend most of our time. Again, I’m just going to take this one day at a time. If it works, she’ll stay here. If not, have to make arrangements to return her to the breeder. And by the way, the breeder is phenomenal and would probably keep her for themselves. The dog has been to the breeder a couple times and she does fine there. So here we go. I’m not sure how I’m going to have time to train both dogs well. I have a lot of other things going on at the moment! 🤷🏻‍♀️

@Kelly Soirefman This video should help you with the puppy biting issue. Those little shark teeth can hurt! Please let me know that you saw this and if you have any questions. Anyone else have a problem with biting? LINK to Stop The Biting: https://playtobehave.com/stop-puppy-biting-website/ I'll add something about jumping soon. For now, I'm headed to the state capital to watch our daughter get sworn in as a lawyer!

Me? We have a workshop to attend for agility on Sunday and lots to do around the house so Mick not much Saturday except maybe a grooming session… which he does not like! 🪒😬🐾

On Wednesdays, in agility class, the instructor has a boombox going. It's fun to practice to music. It lifts my mood so much and our dogs can feel it too. Here's a link to Mick's favorite "boy band playlist" 😂. Your dog might like it too: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0eWL78LS9BQNBonjPPX9fV?si=oeMs4rELTKCLz_zqE4ncnQ And here is another Spotify dog songs playlist - I'd take credit but my brother-in-law, Tim Murphy gets the credit for this one: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3mTeO6A0IaiqynNsNVYZW7?si=kzacCBc3SGOIiZQB4MD2Ow What songs make you feel upbeat and help you get more into training?