I am so glad you got the box and it arrived safely--------it has a very long way to travel. I just love your pooch and yes I have a yellow lab. His name is Rusty (not legal name but our name for him), and he is everyplace that I am. So yes your dog probably smells him, he is a working dog during the hunting season but this time of year it's lay around and eat chicken. He is kind of spoiled and loves everyone but, whose dog or cat isn't spoiled? They are just part of the family. Enjoy your fabric Sewbusy