The Adoption Blues: the story behind our new dog Johnny

In this episode, the host shares her recent experience of adopting a new dog and the reasons behind it. She discusses her struggles with grief and loss, and how getting a new dog has helped her find joy and purpose again. She talks about the process of choosing the dog and the initial challenges she faced, including the adoption blues. She also shares her plans for introducing the new dog to her existing dogs and the importance of structure and routine in training.00:00 Introduction and Background03:24 Finding Joy and Purpose Through Dog Adoption12:19 Navigating the Challenges of Bringing Home a New Dog17:03 Overcoming the Adoption Blues: Embracing the Journey26:15 Creating Structure and Routine for a New Dog32:59 Introducing a New Dog to Existing Pets: A Gradual Approach