Dakota is a 1-year-old, ~50-lb bundle of gentle joy who is just waiting for her forever people. She may be a little shy when you first meet her, but give her a minute (and maybe a treat ) and you'll see her true colors shine. Her foster mom says that this girl lives for dog-park adventures and takes her job of meeting every fellow pup very seriously. She gets along great with other dogs and would thrive in a home with a canine buddy or a human who loves daily adventures. Like most one-year-olds, Dakota has some playful zoomies to burn, but she's also a certified couch-snuggler. Her foster mom reports that Dakota is: House-trained Polite Smart (already knows how to sit!) Eager to please Highly food-motivated Does well on a leash A fan of borrowing her foster brother's chew toys Working on crate training Once she feels comfortable, Dakota greets her people with full-body bounces and the happiest smiles you've ever seen. She'd do great with older kids and other dogs. She does enjoy chasing cats, so a feline-free home would be best. Dakota is a gentle, loyal soul who's ready for forever love. If you're looking for a sweet companion who will grow more confident and loving every day, Dakota just might be your girl.