My name is Dakota!

This is a hard post to make, but we’re looking to rehome our sweet boy, Dakota. He’s a 5-year-old Australian Shepherd with a ton of energy and an even bigger heart.Dakota is loving, loyal, and smart. He’s fully potty trained and has been around kids with no issues—he’s very sweet, just high energy and tends to jump when he’s excited. He’d do best in a home with older kids or someone comfortable working with an energetic dog.He’s also incredibly protective of his people and his space. He can be very iffy with new people, especially outside the house. Once he’s inside and comfortable, he’ll love on anyone—but he tends to be overprotective in outdoor or unfamiliar situations. He needs someone who understands that and can help manage those introductions with patience and care. He’s been good with our lab mix but can be temperamental with new dogs. He just needs time to warm up, so a home with no other dogs or one that’s experienced with slow introductions would be ideal.