Nova

Nova is a smart, playful, affectionate dog with a big personality and an even bigger heart. She forms strong bonds with her people and loves attention, engagement, and being included in whatever is going on.<br/><br/>She is incredibly intelligent and learns quickly. Puzzle toys, enrichment activities, training, and interactive play are some of her favorite things, and she thrives when she has both mental and physical stimulation.<br/><br/>Nova is also very loving and social with people. She does well with my teenage granddaughter and enjoys being close to her people. Like many young, intelligent dogs, she can become overly excited when she hasn't had enough exercise, attention, or stimulation.<br/><br/>⸻<br/><br/>Training & Skills<br/><br/>/️ Kennel trained<br/>/️ Housebroken<br/>/️ Highly intelligent and trainable<br/>/️ Loves toys, enrichment, and interaction<br/><br/>⸻<br/><br/>Things to Know About Nova<br/><br/>Nova does best with structure, routine, and clear boundaries.<br/><br/>She has shown some resource guarding behaviors around high-value items such as food-filled Kongs, toys, or when resting in her kennel with something she values. Because of this, she is best fed separately and given her own space to enjoy special treats.<br/><br/>She is:<br/>* Fearful of cats<br/>* Likely best without very young children<br/>* Selective with some dogs, especially in high-energy environments<br/><br/>Nova is currently in a very busy foster home with many dogs, and she would likely thrive in a home where she can receive more individual attention, exercise, and engagement.<br/><br/>⸻<br/><br/>Ideal Home<br/><br/>Nova would do best with someone who:<br/>* Enjoys an active, intelligent dog<br/>* Can provide structure and consistency<br/>* Wants an affectionate, engaged companion<br/>* Understands basic boundaries and management around high-value itemsAARF Houston transports to approved adopters outside of Texas.

Nova is a smart, playful, affectionate dog with a big personality and an even bigger heart. She forms strong bonds with her people and loves attention, engagement, and being included in whatever is going on.

She is incredibly intelligent and learns quickly. Puzzle toys, enrichment activities, training, and interactive play are some of her favorite things, and she thrives when she has both mental and physical stimulation.

Nova is also very loving and social with people. She does well with my teenage granddaughter and enjoys being close to her people. Like many young, intelligent dogs, she can become overly excited when she hasn't had enough exercise, attention, or stimulation.

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Training & Skills

/️ Kennel trained
/️ Housebroken
/️ Highly intelligent and trainable
/️ Loves toys, enrichment, and interaction

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Things to Know About Nova

Nova does best with structure, routine, and clear boundaries.

She has shown some resource guarding beh

Nova is a smart, playful, affectionate dog with a big personality and an even bigger heart. She forms strong bonds with her people and loves attention, engagement, and being included in whatever is going on.

She is incredibly intelligent and learns quickly. Puzzle toys, enrichment activities, training, and interactive play are some of her favorite things, and she thrives when she has both mental and physical stimulation.

Nova is also very loving and social with people. She does well with my teenage granddaughter and enjoys being close to her people. Like many young, intelligent dogs, she can become overly excited when she hasn't had enough exercise, attention, or stimulation.

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Training & Skills

/️ Kennel trained
/️ Housebroken
/️ Highly intelligent and trainable
/️ Loves toys, enrichment, and interaction

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Things to Know About Nova

Nova does best with structure, routine, and clear boundaries.

She has shown some resource guarding behaviors around high-value items such as food-filled Kongs, toys, or when resting in her kennel with something she values. Because of this, she is best fed separately and given her own space to enjoy special treats.

She is:
* Fearful of cats
* Likely best without very young children
* Selective with some dogs, especially in high-energy environments

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