Lara is a 7-month-old, 45-pound mystery mix with hints of malinois and German shepherd in her look and energy. She’s bursting with puppy excitement and approaches each day ready to play—kids and toys alike catch her eye, which means she’ll need guidance to learn gentler ways of interacting, especially around younger family members. Training isn’t optional for Lara: she’s driven, eager to learn, and already impresses with her leash manners and ability to pick up cues. She’s not the sort who’ll be satisfied just puzzling by herself—she wants active engagement and real involvement from her people. Lara thrives on human attention, gets along well with other dogs, and welcomes cats too. Expect her to be busy and nippy in typical puppy fashion for now. She sleeps peacefully in her crate at night and makes car rides look easy. Keep in mind she isn’t house trained yet, so be prepared for some work there. Adopters should be ready to commit to ongoing training and consistent boundaries. Local applicants preferred—adoption radius is within 60 miles of Silver Spring, MD. Ready to fall in love? Hit apply and lets get started.