3: Fostering With a Reactive Resident Dog: Logistics, Emotions, Reflections

Sean and Haley talk about our fostering experiences. I'm thrilled we've been able to welcome new dogs into our home even with Scout's fear / social awkwardness / general discomfort! We get into some of our personal logistics to make sure every creature in our home feels safe and advocated for (you can read more about our initial integration process with our first foster here) as well as the many emotions fostering has brought about and how we manage our own human wellbeing, too.

* Note: “Reactive” is a really broad term. I chose to use it in this episode title since I think it’s the word most fellow owners will resonate with, but it’s important to remember it can mean different things to different people. You can read more of my thoughts on labels in this blog article and more about not comparing our reactivity journey to others in this one!