Tonic Let Down His Guard
The shelter owner asked Alex if he had kids or other pets. He answered, “No.” So, she knew that he could be a great potential owner for this shy, but sweet dog who so desperately needed a loving home.
Alex was seated at one end of the room with Tonic barking at the other. Suddenly, the dog stopped his barking, as if exhausted with having to defend himself. So, Alex asked Tonic, “Is that it?” knowing that this was Tonic’s method of defending and protecting himself. Soon, Alex would know that Tonic was the dog for him.