I've lived in my current house for over 15 years, we used to have neighbours with a huge German Shepherd in the back yard; I think they're fantastic dogs, but after being barked and lunged at every day going past it I built up a healthy fear of both jump scares and of dogs in general. Heck I still stare at that gate every time I go past it, 10 years after they moved! Even before that, my grandparents had -- I think -- poodles that bit me once, so dogs have been something that have caused me a lot of anxiety.

I have gotten better with them though, my friend has Staffies (Staffordshire Bull Terriers) which are probably the most common dog in my area and are considered by some to be terribly violent but he showed me that it's all down to how the dog has been trained. While his dogs can, and sometimes do, jump up to my head height, I know there's nothing to really fear from them and don't ever expect to be bitten by them.

Moshi has been fantastic so far, he's not been vaccinated yet but you can tell he just wants to get outside and exploring. The wife has tidied up the lounge, kitchen and hallway and it is now tidier than I think I've ever seen it! He's enjoying being able to walk around freely and explore stuff, and we're enjoying being able to let him without worrying he'll eat anything he shouldn't! He had what may well have been his first shower last night, he was surprisingly calm about it all and we got the boys to sit with him and keep him calm (and with towels at the ready!); let me tell you, blow-dried pugs are even cuter!