Tess update
Tess has finally recovered from her cough and is starting to come around. I see in her qualities that remind me of my service dog, Rock. She is starting to trust me more and seems to really be enjoying the time with a human now. She is offering behaviors of sit, down, targeting and following me. They are not quite on cue, but she is at least trying to please me! My service dog is nearing his retirement due to some health issues; could it be that Tess is successor material? Time may tell. If not, she will make someone a lovely companion!