More: My dog (Roku) came into our lives after spending his critical socialization period moving from one shelter to another, across states. What we thought would turn into a reactive dog for life, surprised us when he met Shida (the australian doodle mix). She is the epitome of a zen Dog - chill, patient, and curious. She is the best friend that Roku could have ever had, him being the anxious, fearful, protective canine. These 2 are the polar opposites of each other, but love each other like crazy. They are great communicators, they give each other space, and check in when the other isn’t their usual self. I could write for ages about these 2, but the bottom line is - opposites attract!