My name is Nova!

Come visit me at PAW!
Adoption fee: $450

Nova is a smart, energetic herding dog with a strong work-drive and a playful personality. Like many herding breeds, she sometimes nips or herds people and other animals - it’s just her way of trying to guide and interact with her environment! This is a great trait for herding breeds who work with livestock, but not so much for a suburban home with cats and kids. As such, we would prefer to find her a home with no cats, and older, respectful children who are up to learning about the Australian Shepherd breed. Nova is very enthusiastic to greet other dogs, so she would like to meet any new dog siblings before going home with them. She will thrive in an active home with an owner who understands herding behaviors and can give her lots of mental and physical stimulation. Training, structured play, and clear boundaries will help her channel this energy in the right way. Nova is a very clever girl who knows how to sit, down, stay, and come. Aussies are clever pups and need a lot of activity to keep them satisfied. We encourage all interested adopters to research the Australian Shepherd breed and see if Nova is the right fit for you.