Tessa

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AGE: 1 YearSEX: FemaleBREED: Collie MixENERGY LEVEL: MediumDOG FRIENDLY: Yep!CAT FRIENDLY?: Likely!KID FRIENDLY?: UntestedFOSTER IG: @pawsbypearlMeet Tessa! This incredibly sweet, gentle girl is absolutely adorable, with a unique and fun personality that’s impossible not to love. She may be a little shy at first, but once she settles in, her affectionate nature truly shines - she loves being close to her people, soaking up pets, and simply enjoying your company. Tessa has a playful, slightly sassy side that begins to come out as she grows more comfortable, and it’s so rewarding to watch her confidence build. She enjoys treats and chews and would likely make a wonderful running buddy for someone looking for an active partner.Tessa is house trained and crate trained, and her crate is her safe, cozy space - she’ll often choose to relax there when she needs a little downtime. She does very well when left home alone and is a quiet, easygoing presence in the home. She walks nicely on leash and is generally calm and neutral when seeing other dogs. She tends to prefer male dogs and may need slower introductions with female dogs. Tessa has also met a cat at the vet clinic and showed calm curiosity, so she would likely do well in a home with a cat. She’s friendly when meeting new people and warms up nicely with a bit of reassurance.Tessa would do best in a quieter neighbourhood, as she’s still getting used to busier environments and can feel a bit unsure around things like buses, trucks, bikes, and joggers. She does have a prey drive on walks, so continued guidance will help her stay focused. She currently lives with another dog and is learning to share space, making steady progress - they’ve even started to play together. She may need support with slow introductions and has shown some food guarding tendencies with other dogs, so thoughtful management will help her succeed. With a loving home that offers support and encouragement, Tessa will continue to blossom into a confident, devoted companion who’s happiest right by your side.Think you might be the right fit to provide a loving home for Tessa? Apply Now!https://newcollar.co/apply-to-adopt

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