Whether you have puppy fever or are overwhelmed by the idea of getting a dog, this episode will meet you where you are. Join regular contributors Joanna and Joanne as they check in about recent adventures adding furry family members to their homes. They offer advice for things to consider before getting a dog, chat about how a dog can impact your lifestyle, your budget, and your mental load, and offer tips for introducing a dog to a new baby and getting kids involved in pet care. Enjoy!

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• Follow Joanna Martin on Instagram
• Follow Joanne Ruelos Diaz on Instagram
• Joanna trained her new dog at The Dog Wizard
• Here is a helpful article, Should I Get A Dog from the American Kennel Club
• Joanne’s custom dog bookmark from Etsy
• Joanne rescued her dog from Heavenly Angel’s Animal Rescue
• Joanna received this custom, search-and-find your dog book
• Joanna mentioned this rescue organization in Dallas, Texas
• Episodes From The Archives You May Enjoy:
• More Than Mom: Pets!
• All About Family Pets: Episode 71
• Pandemic Puppies, Foster Kittens & A Small Animal Pet Debate: Episode 286
• Lessons In Motherhood From Chickens & Kittens: Episode 379

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