Emotionally, I should have rejoiced. But my thoughts kept me in check. Do what you are doing. Let Yukon make the moves. Dogs live on emotions.
Most animals do.
Curiosity in turn, turned to desire. Like all of us, he enjoyed attention and hearing the sound of his own name in a complimentary way. And desire eventually overcame all other heated and fearful emotions and brought Yukon to my side. From abject fear to a 70 pound, affectionate, happy dog in two days. Yukon became a quickly became a favorite companion for both Robbi and I as well as every one of the seven dogs.