thanks everyone!!!
Growler- unfortunately, we do not have a trainer in our town... we are pretty much 4 hours away from civilization. So thats kinda sucky. But the good part is that my sister is a doggy PRO (shes the agility all star- competed at Nationals this past summer) so she is always just a phone call away.
My MIL is going to meet the pup tomorrow!
but shes a real doggy lover so I have a feeling she will love him no matter what!!!
At this point I'm still not sure what to do... it's just a waiting game!
I will keep you all posted though