Tess

• Confident and fun-loving; loving and independent
• Seeks a dog-experienced person to be her one and only
• Food guards and can be possessive; Needs someone devoted to ongoing positive reinforcement and training
• OK with select dogs but needs to be the only pet in the household
• Always up for adventure and play; settles and snuggles when the day is done

I am Tess, a two-year-old misunderstood girl. I am a confident, fun-loving girl who is happy to meet new people and can be cuddly and sweet, leaning in for love. I can also be adventurous and a bit of a tomboy. I love being outside for play. Sometimes I get so happy that I put on a huge grin with my pearly whites showing. This does not mean I am being mean…it means I am bursting with joy!  I can be bossy and do have a mind of my own when the mood strikes: like about food. I don’t share. For this reason, I need to be the only pet in the household and no kids for me. I’m still young and need a sturdy adult person who is skilled and experienced in reading and respecting “dog.”  I enjoy playing with other dogs who match my rough and rowdy play style…just be sure not to introduce treats or toys to keep the play date cool. I have had some training, and generally walk well on leash…but I have a condition called Selective Remembering (LOL!) so I will need ongoing and positive reinforcement to ensure I don’t forget my manners. If you’re looking for an outgoing one-and-only fur companion who can play and adventure all day and snuggle all night, I’m your girl!