Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Have you lapsed on that New Years resolution to go for more walks, spend more time in nature, or become a runner? Are you looking for an accountability buddy to stop you from saying, "Eh, maybe next year?" Our girl Nova would love nothing more than to be the one who's by your side every step of the way on those walks, hikes, runs, or any other dog-friendly physical activities. If you're looking for motivation, then Nova is looking for you!
Nova is current on her vaccines, spayed, and microchipped. Her personality can be summed up with three words: Athletic, Confident, and EXTROVERTED! Staff and volunteers say that there is no one that Nova doesn't want to meet, and of course, play with.
Nova's energy level is certainly a 9 out of 10. Of course she'll be ready for some good cuddles once she gets her surplus of energy out, but she is still a large older puppy on the very cusp of adulthood!
She is working on her housetraining, with quite a bit of success! In any new environment she will require some patience as she adjusts to a new routine.
She should do well in a home with children of all ages given proper introductions and appropriate supervision at first, considering her large size and energy level. Due to her exuberant playstyle, she is required to meet any future dog siblings, as some dogs may not tolerate her love for rough-housing. We are unsure how Nova would do with cats.
Nova's favorite activities include: Playing with any and all toys (Especially rope toys), running like the wind, chasing her tail, and getting her butt scratched.
Things she'll need to work on include: manners on leash, realizing her size/strength, and basic commands. She knows Sit, Down, Speak, and is working on "Shake." She also knows her name, and comes when she is called!
Doggy Day Out Notes:
"Nova did so well on her Doggy Day Out. She went for a short run, got a pup cup, and went for a walk. She has lots of energy! She’s also a very social pup and wanted to greet everyone we walked by. She loves people and pets! She’s a bit scared in the car and not a super big fan of other dogs, but she does very well around younger kids! Nova also knows sit and shake, and she sits so pretty if she knows there’s a treat. Nova is a great dog!"
"Nova is the sweetest girl ever! I can’t express enough how amazing and calm she is! Nova is very curious and loves to smell everything when we went on walks! She greeted everyone with a smile and received lots of love throughout the day:) She is a big fan a treats and is very well trained on sit and shake. She was unfazed about seeing dogs on our walks and enjoyed hanging around large groups of people. Nova especially loved laying in the yard soaking up the sun!"
"Today nova and I went on 3 walks! Unfortunately it was raining, but that didn’t stop us. We curled up together on my bed and practiced some tricks. Nova was very eager to please! I was very much expecting nova to be very high energy, but part way through the day, her whole demeanor changed and she calmed down. From today’s experience, I feel that she gets excited when meeting new people and doing new things, but calms down relatively fast and fully relaxes. Nova practiced her tricks and was very eager to please."
"Nova did a very good on the adventure we took her on. She didn’t pull on the leash too much, kept pace with us, and didn’t bark at other hikers. When we took her too meet others, she was super friendly and playful. Everyone was so happy to be with her outside. She laid next to us while we had lunch and took a nap after the hike. Hopefully she sleeps well tonight! Thank you guys!"
"Took a minute to acclimate but overall a great dog! She’s super fun and energetic, can be stubborn and likes to do things her way but was generally good about staying on sidewalks and trails and being redirected during walks. Did like to eat grass/dirt but did decent with most redirections. Did great with commands especially with treats. Only one time was she really “naughty”, she started trying to bite her leash and wouldn’t let go, but after burning the energy out at a dog park she did great on her walk for the trail after! Overall a very spirited and bright dog! It was a lot of fun spending a day with her!"
Any special needs: Dog Meet Required
Nova's adoption fee is: $300
*If you are interested in adopting, please start by filling out an application available on our website and email it to us. https://www.couleehumane.com/adopt-an-animal
