She convinced Eleanor to let her perform a low-stress handling exam . Instead of forcing Gus onto the cold stainless-steel table, Maya sat on the floor, tossed a few high-value treats (freeze-dried salmon), and let Gus approach her. After ten minutes, he sniffed her sleeve and took a treat from her palm.
“Eleanor,” Maya said gently, “when did this start?” She convinced Eleanor to let her perform a
Gus wasn’t aggressive. He was .