Tess has calmed our other two dogs down on their walk better than we have been able to. She likes to be carried and to snuggle on the couch in her spare time. She has been freshly groomed where she became a favorite right away in the shop. She has spent a day at doggy daycare where she played very well with others. For a small dog she is very calm even around two large black labs. We have left her while we were at work from 7 am until 4 pm and she was fine with our two dogs. She rarely shakes unless she gets a little cold, and she really likes to sleep in her kennel, although if you have a small amount of space on your bed she would probably be more than happy to occupy it. The only thing we have found that Tess really does not like are cameras. She is not fooled by camera phones either so please come and see her as the pictures we are able to get just don't do her any justice.