I love the nail salon. I'm single.  I have a 10-year-old son named Owen. I have a golden lab named Penny.  I sneeze around cat hair. I mentor beauty contestants.  I used to compete years ago in pageants. I used to work for a big company. I draw. I watch makeup tutorials.
I have been married to my wife for 20 years. I tried to be an actor. I work for a big company.  I'm looking forward to retirement. I am content with my life. I like dogs. I do not have a dog. I had a job doing odd tasks at 10. I have three kids aged 10, 15 and 18.
Have you decided on which Dog to bring Home? No but we visited the shelter yesterday and met a few of the dogs they have there. They were all very sweet so we're torn on which one we loved best.  Any rescue is a great choice.  Penny was a rescue, and she is awesome! Adopt, don't shop! Everyone I know who has a rescue says it was a great decision. Did you have any trouble with her adjusting to your home and family? That's my only concern. No, not really.  A lot of it was just making sure the dog felt safe and that Owen knew she wasnt a toy.  They get along great! That's comforting. I appreciate knowing things can go smoothly. I really liked the Husky/lab mix we met so I think we'll put in an adoption application later today. Any tips on how to manage shedding? Lots of brushing.  Penny is a shedder too.  We have to brush her every few days.  We got a roomba too to help vacuum up her fur. I will keep that in mind. We have a roomba! Is Penny scared of it at all? no, she thinks its fun.  I mean she was scared at first but she ok with it now.  She is still scared of my hair dryer though. That's funny. My friend's dog is terrified of the vacuum cleaner. But I guess it's all about how you introduce things and respond to their behavior right? It is!  Its easier to ease them into things.  I think with the blow dryer I have to use it everytime I shower and she likes to sit next to me.  So when i blowdry the air hits her and scares her.  But she still wants to be next to me. That's very sweet. I've heard dogs tend to pick one person in the family as "theirs," I guess Penny picked you?