Cougar wants to smack his hand to his face. No, he wants to smack Jensen in the face, yes. That would make him feel much better. He presses his lips together with distaste and doesn't take the puppy, refusing to allow it by crossing his arms.

"No," he says again, firmer.

"I will show you how to train." Then Jake can keep it being his dog and Cougar can make sure the right skills are being learned. That, and it will allow him to spend time with Jake and the dog.