Congratulations!! Another lucky dog to be adopted by a Pet Talker. Every pet should live in a PTer home! Kim and Andy I am so happy for you and Kia too. Great idea to introduce them both outside. I took Bella to the shelter to meet Ripley and they both pretty much sniffed each other and went their separate ways. Now they are best buddies. It looks like Kia and Chipper are well on the way to also being best buds too!

I am assuming that Chipper has been neutered.
Do you have any idea how old he is? The reason for the question is that if he has lived a few years before the *snip* it might take a little longer to stop the marking. He looks like a young dog to me so hopefully he will soon understand where and when to go potty. Also he will be watching Kia and hopefully observing what she does and follow along. My friend adopted two little male sheltie puppies, and we were all wondering how in the world she'd train two at once. Well it seems they sort of helped to teach each other.

I though Chipper looked about Bella's weight and size and as I read further I see that I was correct. He looks a little "thin around the middle" but I know in no time he will fill in. Ripley was a twig and I could feel his ribs but that was easy to fix. It will be interesting to find out if he was a surrender or stray. That information should help you going forward.

Again, I am so happy for you both and for Chipper. He has landed in a great home!