I did not file the D or sep papers - she did all that back in October. She started warming up right after the D was final on the 14th of Oct and things were improving until 1st of Feb when she told me about OG and went into her cave. DBing and being her friend even after learning about the OG is helping her peek out of the cave some and I hope will pull her out eventually.
As to your dog - if she will not let you see him then just ask how he is every time you talk with her and maybe get the dog his favorate treat and ask her to give it to him for you. Keep DBing and she will see not only how much you care for her but how much you care for the dog.