Thanks!
I'm confident that you'll find the approach that works the best for Rigel, Karen.
Today Indi met the newest Dane in our area for the first time. They did wonderfully together. Cole is enormous, a year old, and the same colors as Indi. Usually Indi is a bit intimidated by larger dogs, but not this time. I think they'll make wonderful playmates.
Our cat Shadow is wearing Indi's first puppy collar now. I never thought he'd wear one but I guess I've been proven wrong on that!