Love at First Bark

I am centered and focused.

Nothing can take away my shine.

Right.

I hope you can see it.

I put blue tape where I want it.

Glad you're not particular.

Come on, I'm not that particular.

Oh, please. You're a designer.

So are you, as of today.

That is correct.

Perfect.

Thanks, guys.

Come here.

So now, when you're creating...

that's what you'll see.

You're kidding me!

I can see the Astoria Tower.

Our first project together.

That, right there,

is why I left Baluster Bay to join you.

Oh, really?

'Cause I thought it was because our boss closed shop

so he could retire.

So there was that, too,

and the promotion,

but mostly,

it was your vision.

Yeah, I just hope it pans out, though,

because, so far,

that good old meditation app you recommended

is not helping my nerves.

You just have to give it a little bit more time,

and stop worrying.

It is going to be amazing.

Julia Galvins Design is going to be huge.

What if it isn't?

I mean...

what if-- what if you came here for nothing?

I'm just...

Really great at what you do, and everyone knows it,

and that's why you didn't take another job,

and why I decided to take this one with you.

It's day one.

You've already landed a pitch.

You're right.

I just need to stay focused,

and everything will to be fine, right?

Right.

So...

does this mean we're open for business?

Almost.

I just need to pick out my belated birthday present

to myself,

and then our office will be complete.

You're clearly in denial.

We need more space. Even our wall knows it.

We don't need more space.

We just...

may have to consider a collage of all our graduates.

How's a collage going to get us more storage?

More yard space? Another room?

If we think big...

You're starting to sound like Bridget.

Hey!

Hey!

Who's your best friend?

You know you are.

That's right,

so don't you dare compare me

to the girl who broke your heart.

She's the one who insisted we needed to franchise.

I'm just saying that we could...

You're messing with me, aren't you?

13 years, and I can still pull one over on you.

Only because you studied Behavioral Science,

and you know my patterns now.

Which is why I think we should focus

on what really matters.

A new filing system?

No.

Working with these guys.

Hey, what up?

Welcome

to Love at First Bark's annual adoption fair.

I don't know how I'm supposed to choose one.

They're all so adorable.

Well, let's start with the size.

What kind of dog are you looking for?

Uh, I work from home, so an office dog.

Right, something with a more mild temperament.

Do you have any experience with dogs?

Actual experience? Uh, no.

I've always wanted one since I was a little girl,

so does that count?

It depends on why you didn't get one.

Oh, my parents were surgeons in the military,

so we were always on the move.

Wasn't really the best setup for a dog.

Well, it sounds like you have the perfect setup now.

Yeah.

Hi!

King?

Oh, wow.

That's a very regal name.

He's been with us for a while.

He's sweet, but strong-willed.

Just hasn't really connected with anyone yet.

It looks like he likes you, though.

Yeah, looks like it.

Well, my name is Julia.

No royal connection,

but people say I'm pretty nice, so there's that.

You know, they say

a dog chooses his owner.

I think King just chose you.

Did you just choose me?

Oh, I think that's a yes.

Heel... heel!

Good girl.

Don't worry, King.

I won't make you walk like that.

Oh, you have a question about walking?

No, no, no. I was just telling King...

Owen!

We've got a question over here.

Heel.

No, no, I...

Sorry, I, I... I didn't.

I don't have any questions, but thank you...

Owen.

Owen is our amazing dog trainer,

and Julia here is looking to adopt.

Am I right?

Yes, if King will have me.

Wow, congratulations to you both,

and if you do have a question...

Wow, you train rescue and therapy dogs?

Well, sometimes, they're the same thing.

Owen gives complimentary training sessions

for first-time adoptees,

just to help them with the transition.

That's sweet, thanks,

but I don't think we're going to need it.

Well, if you do...

I have to be honest...

I've read a few of the books,

and they all just seem a little too rigid for me.

I already decided I'm going to go

with a "love is all you need" approach.

That's not a technique...

and it's not.

I'm sorry?

It's not all you need.

You need to set boundaries,

establish guidelines.

Yeah, but...

there's also a lot more to relationships

than just giving orders,

so...

You're right.

You need to set a schedule.

You know what? Right now,

I think I really just want to buy him a really cute bed.

Great.

We don't have to agree on everything now,

but we do like to go the extra mile

to make sure you're both happy in your new home together,

so we'll follow up with a home visit in a few days.

Great.

Good.

Okay!

Come in.

What're you doing, King? Come on.

Just a few more steps, buddy.

You a little nervous? It's okay. You're home now.

Come on.

Okay, just... come on.

Just a few more steps. Yeah, there we go. Okay.

Okay.

All right, buddy.

Look...

I know change is tough, all right?

I can relate, but we're home now, okay?

Ooh, ooh! Hold that thought.

Okay.

Hello?

Yes, hi, Mr. Salas.

It's so great to hear from you, yeah.

We'll just make it 10:00 instead.

Okay, wonderful. See you tomorrow.

Okay.

All right, sorry about that, buddy.

Um...

So, do you want a tour?

It's kind of a short one, but, um...

come on, follow me.

Uh, this is my new office.

Or I can just follow you.

That works, too.

Ah, here we go.