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My name is Tessa!

Posted over 6 years ago | Updated over 5 years ago

My basic info

Breed
Great Dane
Color
Merle
Age
Adult
Size
X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Tessa is a 3 yr old Merle girl with natural ears. She is as sweet as she is pretty. Tessa does ok with her foster Dane brother, but will need to be in a home with a very calm submissive large breed dog or be any only dog. She does ok but needs slow introductions with other dogs (she does think she is an alpha dog). Tessa has not had a lot of dog socialization and can get carried away easily. She will require an alpha owner who can show her proper behavior and let her trust that they are in charge and she doesn’t need to react out of fear.

Tessa is housebroken and has wonderful manners. She barks at dinner time from excitement but shows no food or toy aggression. She is very affectionate and loves to be pet. She will chase squirrels/cats so she will need a home without cats. She is gentle and would do well in a home with older children or adults only. She enjoys a calm environment with a few sessions of play and an opportunity to get her energy out. She will make a wonderful addition to a home with a Dane savvy owner who can be patient with her and work on her social skills.
Update 2/21/2018
Ms. Tessa is a sweetheart. She is doing very well in her foster home and has settled in well with her foster brother. She is a love bug! Her favorite activities include being petted, walking near you so she can be petted, and being petted! She is wonderful on a leash (we have introduced a gentle leader, which she is getting used to), and is very calm and polite inside. She knows her sit and lay down commands, and she is learning to shake and spin! She will make a great addition to a household and is a wonderful companion who wants nothing more than to please.
Update 3/30/18
Tessa is all about the love of people. She is a cuddle bug, and just wants to be adored by her humans. She is a beautiful dog, who stops traffic with her good looks. She walks well on a leash and loves running in the yard. She listens well and has learned her shake command. She is totally housebroken, and polite inside. She loves her stuffed puppy toy and carries him around the house. She does well with her foster brother and plays well with him when outside. She is dog reactive so would do best as an only dog or with a submissive male. She would make a wonderful addition to a household has she has a lot of love and affection to give!

Cats-No
Kids-12+
Dogs- case by case basis

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