Mia is a beautiful 6-month-old pup weighing around 40 pounds who was adopted as a tiny puppy and is now looking for a home better suited to her needs. She is incredibly smart, loving, and full of potential, but as a young working-breed type dog, Mia will thrive with an active family committed to training, structure, and meeting both her physical and mental exercise needs. Mia is house-trained, crate-trained, and walks nicely on a leash. She is very friendly with strangers and has done well with older children. Like many adolescent puppies, she can become overly excited during play and is still learning boundaries. At times, her playful nipping can become too rough, so she would do best in a home with older children who understand how to interact appropriately with a young, energetic dog. Mia is happiest and most manageable when she is the center of attention. She currently lives with another dog and tends to be dominant, which can make things challenging. Because of this, Mia would do best as an only dog where she can fully focus on her people and training. She has not been around cats, but would probably be too much for them. As a typical curious puppy, Mia loves to explore the world with her mouth and will chew on just about anything if given the chance—so supervision and continued training are important. She's very intelligent and eager to learn but can also have a stubborn streak. A family experienced with, or dedicated to learning about, working-breed dogs will help Mia become the incredible companion she is meant to be. She is so sweet and loving. She really wants to be part of the family. Mia is looking for a patient, active family who understands that puppies take time, consistency, and guidance. In return, she promises loyalty, fun, and so much love. With the right home committed to helping her succeed, Mia has all the makings of an amazing lifelong best friend. Bcaaofnj.org