Robin, it sounds like things are going as smooth as one could ever hope for. So many times I have heard of difficulties in introducing a new pup to the home of a dog who had all the attention before to themselves. I'm glad to see you aren't stepping in too much, even when it makes you nervous, I think it's very important they are able to establish their roles now in the 'pack.'

I know sometimes Tommy seems to maul on Tasha a lot. Even though she's the alpha, during play she pretty much tolerates whatever he does, but when he has her around the throat and she start's to cough/hack because of that, we step in, just say his name and he lets go. I have seen a couple times when he actually pinched too hard with his teeth though, she yelps and then lets him have it (bunch of snapping/growling that is all noise and nothing else). It sounds like Katie stops when Tori lets her know something hurts. I know your worries probably aren't so much that she will deliberately hurt Tori, but by accident. But I think the roughhousing play probably looks worse than it actually is. It sounds to me though like you are really doing the right thing: monitoring and trying not to interfere unless it seems overboard.

It's very cute they eat out of the same bowl. I'd never let my two do that since I'd be afraid Tasha wouldn't get any, she eats slow and leisurely and Tommy hoovers it down like magic .

I really enjoyed your update. Made me feel like I was there, and I could just picture everything you described. What a sweet, wonderful pair of pups, and a wonderful home and loving family they have.