Koby

Koby is the kind of dog who makes you earn your way into her inner circle-and then makes it completely worth it. This 1-year-old, 48-pound mixed-breed girl can be cautious with new people, but once she decides you're trustworthy, she is all in. The nerves disappear and out comes an affectionate, playful and devoted companion who loves being petted, generously hands out kisses and regularly checks in with her person between rounds of zoomies. She loves toys, is especially enthusiastic about a good game of tug, and is highly motivated by treats.<br/><br/>One very important thing to know about Koby: her kennel is not where she makes her best first impression. Behind the kennel door, she can look downright intimidating, but that behavior is rooted in frustration and barrier reactivity. Outside of her kennel, she is a completely different dog. Volunteers find her relatively easy to walk on leash, and she rides in the car like a pro. She loves other dogs and enjoys enthusiastic play, although she can sometimes use a reminder to tone things down.<br/><br/>Because Koby also has some stranger danger, a busy household with children or lots of people coming and going may not be the best fit. She would likely thrive in a quieter, more predictable home-perhaps with an empty nester or someone whose routine gives her the consistency she needs to feel secure. Koby is a good reminder not to judge a shelter dog by what you see through the kennel door. Give her the chance to meet you outside, let her build trust at her own pace, and you may get to see the affectionate, playful and fiercely devoted girl her volunteers already know.

Koby is the kind of dog who makes you earn your way into her inner circle-and then makes it completely worth it. This 1-year-old, 48-pound mixed-breed girl can be cautious with new people, but once she decides you're trustworthy, she is all in. The nerves disappear and out comes an affectionate, playful and devoted companion who loves being petted, generously hands out kisses and regularly checks in with her person between rounds of zoomies. She loves toys, is especially enthusiastic about a good game of tug, and is highly motivated by treats.

One very important thing to know about Koby: her kennel is not where she makes her best first impression. Behind the kennel door, she can look downright intimidating, but that behavior is rooted in frustration and barrier reactivity. Outside of her kennel, she is a completely different dog. Volunteers find her relatively easy to walk on leash, and she rides in the car like a pro. She loves other dogs and enjoys enthusiastic play, although she can sometimes use a reminder to to

Koby is the kind of dog who makes you earn your way into her inner circle-and then makes it completely worth it. This 1-year-old, 48-pound mixed-breed girl can be cautious with new people, but once she decides you're trustworthy, she is all in. The nerves disappear and out comes an affectionate, playful and devoted companion who loves being petted, generously hands out kisses and regularly checks in with her person between rounds of zoomies. She loves toys, is especially enthusiastic about a good game of tug, and is highly motivated by treats.

One very important thing to know about Koby: her kennel is not where she makes her best first impression. Behind the kennel door, she can look downright intimidating, but that behavior is rooted in frustration and barrier reactivity. Outside of her kennel, she is a completely different dog. Volunteers find her relatively easy to walk on leash, and she rides in the car like a pro. She loves other dogs and enjoys enthusiastic play, although she can sometimes use a reminder to tone things down.

Because Koby also has some stranger danger, a busy household with children or lots of people coming and going may not be the best fit. She would likely thrive in a quieter, more predictable home-perhaps with an empty nester or someone whose routine gives her the consistency she needs to feel secure. Koby is a good reminder not to judge a shelter dog by what you see through