Cali

Hi! I'm Cali — professional greeter, enthusiastic explorer, and full-time happy girl looking for my person. <br/><br/>I absolutely love people. Truly. If you exist, I would like to meet you, say hello, and probably lean in for some affection. I'm a young pup with a big heart and even bigger enthusiasm for life. I didn't get all the right socialization and exposure when I was younger, so I'm still learning how to navigate the world calmly — but I'm trying really hard and making great progress!<br/><br/>The good news? I've already got my training basics down! I know sit, down, stay, heel, and my recall is excellent. I love learning, love working with my people, and I'm happiest when my brain and body are both busy. Toss a ball, go for an adventure, or practice training games with me and you'll see my best self shine.<br/><br/>I'm definitely a high-energy youngster. I start walks very excited (there's just SO much to see!), but once I get moving and can sniff and explore, I settle in nicely. I ride beautifully in the car — I mostly just lay down and enjoy the trip.<br/><br/>Now for my honest part: I have some big feelings about other dogs when I'm on leash. I can bark and lunge because I get overwhelmed and excited, and I'm a strong girl! I'm currently learning new collar skills and practicing walking in quieter environments so I can stay calm enough to learn better choices. I'm not aggressive — just enthusiastic and still figuring things out. With patience, consistency, and reward-based training, I know I can improve because I really want to do well.<br/><br/>I handle most grooming nicely, though I can be a little squirmy (holding still is hard when life is exciting!). I do tolerate brushing well. <br/><br/>My ideal home?<br/>An active, dog-savvy person or family who understands that I'm a young dog still learning. I'll need continued positive training, structure, exercise, and mental stimulation. A yard to play in would make me very happy! Because I sometimes jump up and get overly excited, a home without young children would be best right now.<br/><br/>I'm a work in progress — but I'm also incredibly sweet, playful, affectionate, and ready to become an amazing companion for someone willing to guide me. I didn't get the attention and outlets I needed early on, and now I'm just waiting for someone to show me how wonderful life can be.<br/><br/>If you live near Santa Rosa, my training team will continue working with me at no cost to help set us up for success. If I move farther away, my people just ask that my future training stays kind, compassionate, and reward-based — because that's how I learn best.<br/><br/>What I really want is simple:<br/>a person to adventure with, learn with, and love with.<br/><br/>Could that be you?

Hi! I'm Cali — professional greeter, enthusiastic explorer, and full-time happy girl looking for my person.

I absolutely love people. Truly. If you exist, I would like to meet you, say hello, and probably lean in for some affection. I'm a young pup with a big heart and even bigger enthusiasm for life. I didn't get all the right socialization and exposure when I was younger, so I'm still learning how to navigate the world calmly — but I'm trying really hard and making great progress!

The good news? I've already got my training basics down! I know sit, down, stay, heel, and my recall is excellent. I love learning, love working with my people, and I'm happiest when my brain and body are both busy. Toss a ball, go for an adventure, or practice training games with me and you'll see my best self shine.

I'm definitely a high-energy youngster. I start walks very excited (there's just SO much to see!), but once I get moving and can sniff and explore, I settle in nicely. I ride beautifully in the car — I mo

Hi! I'm Cali — professional greeter, enthusiastic explorer, and full-time happy girl looking for my person.

I absolutely love people. Truly. If you exist, I would like to meet you, say hello, and probably lean in for some affection. I'm a young pup with a big heart and even bigger enthusiasm for life. I didn't get all the right socialization and exposure when I was younger, so I'm still learning how to navigate the world calmly — but I'm trying really hard and making great progress!

The good news? I've already got my training basics down! I know sit, down, stay, heel, and my recall is excellent. I love learning, love working with my people, and I'm happiest when my brain and body are both busy. Toss a ball, go for an adventure, or practice training games with me and you'll see my best self shine.

I'm definitely a high-energy youngster. I start walks very excited (there's just SO much to see!), but once I get moving and can sniff and explore, I settle in nicely. I ride beautifully in the car — I mostly just lay down and enjoy the trip.

Now for my honest part: I have some big feelings about other dogs when I'm on leash. I can bark and lunge because I get overwhelmed and excited, and I'm a strong girl! I'm currently learning new collar skills and practicing walking in quieter environments so I can stay calm enough to learn better choices. I'm not aggressive — just enthusiastic and st