Dakota is a beautiful 4 year old black and tan female.  She is AKC registered.  She is very friendly, and loves children.  When she was introduced to a one-month-old baby, she was curious but careful.  She is friendly towards strangers, but does have a tendency to jump up on them with excitement.  She will alert you when she hears dogs or people walking by the house, but not bark excessively. 

She is an active and athletic dog who is used to being walked every morning, and often went jogging with her owner for a mile each day.  Dakota has some obedience training, but can be a little strong on leash.  She thrives on a routine, and will let you know when you are flaking out  -- kind of like that trainer at the gym!  Dakota can jump a high fence, so a secure fence of at least 6 feet or higher is required to keep her safe.

Dakota is good with other friendly dogs once she gets to know them, but she can be a little particular about the dogs that she likes.  She lived with two other large-breed dogs.  She does like to chase small dogs and cats, although she probably would not hurt them.  Dakota loves to cuddle, snuggle up in a chair or lay next to you in your bed -- she is very affectionate and can be a touch jealous.  She is already housebroken, and loves to go for rides in the car.

Dakota's habit of jumping the fence got her into serious trouble one day.  She jumped the fence, got out into the street, and was hit by a passing vehicle.  Her owners took her to the veterinarian, but they were unable to afford the expensive surgery required to fix her broken leg.  The vet felt that Dakota deserved a chance, so he agreed to help her on the condition that the rescue would find her a new home where she would be safe.  Now, Dakota is looking forward to the day that her new family visits the rescue and finds her waiting there for them!

Dakota is at our rescue facility in Burbank.  If you are interested in meeting her, please click on the button below and fill out our online adoption application.

NOTE:  We have two dogs at the rescue named 'Dakota', so please be sure to specify which one you are interested in meeting.