Hi and welcome to YT. Great story about how Sweet Pea came to be your new baby. Your DD sounds like a very responsible young lady. You must be very proud of her. Can't wait to see pictures of Sweet Pea.
Your dad needn't worry about his landscaping, just make sure to train Sweet Pea the "outta the flower beds" command - lol, that's what I say to them when the wander into them). Works everytime.