Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Nova – your on-the-go bestie with a rocket-fuel zest for life! If you’ve been looking for a high-octane partner in crime, Nova is your girl. This happy, adorable, wickedly smart youngster is built for fun, movement, and big days outdoors. She’s spirited, willful in a charming way, and absolutely ready to learn whatever you want to teach her—she just needs someone who can channel all that fabulous energy. What Nova brings to the table: Adventure-ready: Rain? Mud? Long walks? Fast zoomies? She’s in. Brilliant: She learns fast—she figured out an “auto sit” before exiting her crate all on her own. Playful: Loves squeaky toys, running full tilt, and engaging with other dogs (she’s still learning when they need a break). Engaging personality: Nova does funny little jaw-snaps when she’s thinking things through, as if she has opinions about your training notes. Sweet + people-loving: She adores attention and enthusiastically greets new humans. What she’s working on: Nova is a classic “sport model” dog—without enough exercise and brain work, she can get a little neurotic and inventive with her energy outlets. She’ll thrive with a person who genuinely enjoys training and activity. House manners: Almost fully house-trained. She will hop on anything (yes, including a TV) and once tried to go through a screen door. She’s improving daily with structure. Leash skills: Currently a pogo stick with opinions. She’s strong, excited, and still learning to keep four feet on the ground while you clip her harness. Crate training: Getting to 100%—sleeps through the night and settles after about 10 minutes of initial protest. Chewing: She’s fast. Harnesses, leashes, bully sticks—you name it. Redirecting and management are key. Exercise Needs: Nova currently gets walks, yard time, dog play, and brain games—but she could easily handle MORE. She’s happiest when she’s moving, exploring, and being challenged. Dog Interactions: She plays hard and doesn’t always recognize when other dogs are over it. With polite dogs or structured introductions, she does great. She’ll need guidance to develop better doggy social skills. Who Nova Is Looking For: Someone active, patient, and ready to invest in training. A person who thinks a high-energy, super-smart dog sounds fun—not overwhelming. Someone who laughs more than they sigh, and who knows that a little chaos now can become a truly amazing companion with consistency and time. Nova is a spectacular dog in the making. She’s bright, athletic, affectionate, and full of life. With guidance and the right outlet for her energy, she’s going to be absolutely fabulous. If you’re ready for a fun, spirited, endlessly entertaining sidekick, Nova can’t wait to meet you Our adoption process begins with our adoption questionnaire: https://norcalgsprescue.org/adoption-questionnaire/ (Please note that we adopt primarily within Northern California and our minimum age for kids is 6) If you'd like to see what Nova's been up to, check out his/her posting in the Available Foster Dogs section: https://norcalgsprescue.org/available-dogs/. That's where you'll find all the latest info about all of our available dogs. November 24, 2025, 11:07 pm
