Jennie is a realistic, fully-interactive robotic companion lapdog modeled after an 8-10 week old yellow Labrador puppy. Thanks to an array of sensors and microphones, Jennie can understand the world around her and respond in a manner consistent with a real puppy. She answers voice commands with varied sounds recorded from real Labrador puppies, and of course Jennie responds to all forms of touch - from gentle caresses to bear hugs. An optional smartphone app allows the user to program any name, customize behaviors, and push software updates. When it's dark outside, Jennie knows not to bark and sleeps peacefully to preserve power. Version 1.0 of Jennie's monitoring capability will address Sundowning Syndrome - common among seniors with dementia and notoriously difficult to treat.