This week we are talking to Andrea from @maggie_leadtheway! Andrea Bazett is dog mom to Maggie, a 20 month old goldendoodle who makes everyone smile when they pass by her. Andrea and her husband, Chris, moved from New York City to the California Bay in October 2020 for Andrea's work, and brought Maggie home a few months later. The couple quickly realized that they weren't nearly as ready as they thought they were financially to make life with their new puppy enjoyable, bearable, or simply possible. Despite the new puppy stress, Andrea and Chris's bond with Maggie grew stronger every day, they learned how to maintain healthy boundaries with their budget, and Maggie inspired Andrea to launch her leash company, Smiling Doodles Leashery. You can find them @smilingdoodle or at www.SmilingDoodles.com. THANK YOU to this episode’s sponsor, Solid Gold! Solid Gold is a trailblazer in the pet food and supplement space. You can find more information about them and their products here!! TSHIRTS & STICKERS ARE BACK ON DOGMOMMENTALITY.COM !!Did you know I am developing a journal specifically for dog owners? Help me help you by filling out my survey!Find Karoline and Layla on Instagram @dogmommentalityThis series is for fun, but if you would like to support me hosting it on podcast platforms ( & support Layla’s frisbee fund) check out our Buy Me A Coffee Sign up for the DMM newsletter!Intro song: Let You Go (feat. Tara Flanagan) (Instrumental) by Spectrum https://spoti.fi/2ZLAORn Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_let-you-go Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/of6rlIM0AZA Podcast artwork: Nicole Everlith @moth_folkPodcast editing: Elisa Dyer  @elisaann.vaSupport the show