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Changes to our foster integration process over time
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Changes to our foster integration process over time

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Haley Young
Oct 23, 2022
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Foster puppy Joey, a very small grey-and-white mix, lies on a pile of blankets near resident dog Scout, an Australian cattle dog, who is flopped over on her side

Since April, Sean and I have fostered five different dogs in our home—even though our resident heeler can be fear reactive to other canines.

Fostering wasn’t a decision we made lightly due to Scout’s discomfort around unfamiliar animals. While she’s successfully visited family with pets before, tackled group classes, and navigated a range of public environments, asking her to share her own home was a lot.

Thankfully, though? It’s gone better than I could have hoped for!

Here’s a look at how our foster integration process has changed over time, both as Scout’s grown more comfortable overall and as different ages & personalities have influenced our multi-dog household dynamic.

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