A Life Full of Dogs - Jen's Story

Jen shares how a childhood with a police K9 shaped her sense of responsibility, and why living with five dogs now feels like the most meaningful work of her life. We talk pack dynamics, Border Collie needs, the “soul dog” idea, and how grief can deepen gratitude for ordinary days. • Growing up with Shep the police canine and learning what real training and partnership look like • Feeling judged for having five dogs and why curiosity lands better than commentary • Border Collies and the overlooked need for mental stimulation alongside exercise • What a normal day looks like with a five-dog routine and a well-adjusted pack • The big shift from two dogs to three and how pack roles and communication emerge • The gift of being present at the end and why pet grief can feel compounded over time • Why we avoid playing favorites and what “soul dog” means to different people • Choosing gratitude for fur, chores, and toy destruction as signs of a healthy household If you enjoyed this conversation, I'd love it if you'd follow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who loves dogs. You can find links to everything we talked about today in the show notes. And I'd love to connect with you on Instagram at Baroo. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can email me at Charlotte at the baroo.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the showFollow The Baroo:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baroopup/Blog- https://www.thebaroo.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/baroopet/   Pet parent question or story of canine companionship  to share ? Email [email protected] .*This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care  or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so.  The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.