k9cupid

Nila-Marie (Nyla) is a 5-year-old female dog (turning 6 in September) with NO bite history. She is extremely intelligent, affectionate, and energetic, and she forms strong bonds with people. She answers to Nyla, Ny, Ny-Ny, Joker (because of her smile ) and even “Baby” or “Baby Love.” She truly is a loving dog who, in the right environment, thrives and becomes deeply cherished by those around her. I rescued Nyla in New Orleans in 2022 when she was just over two years old. At that time, she had significant fear-based aggression and required extensive training and consistency. Over several months, she made tremendous progress and is now a completely different dog from when I first adopted her. She no longer displays the same level of reactivity and has become much more stable and manageable. That said, she does still have some behavioral considerations: - She has a history of fear-based aggression and can be reactive when overwhelmed - She is not comfortable with other dogs or cats - She has shown aggression toward children, so I have always kept her separated from them - She can be wary of unfamiliar men at first but warms up with time and consistency - She does best with a confident, experienced handler Nyla does NOT have food aggression and is generally very well-behaved in structured environments. She is highly trainable and responds well to direction. Medically, she is currently healthy with no known ongoing conditions. The reason I am seeking to surrender her is due to a change in my living situation and family circumstances. I travel frequently for work and am rarely in the U.S. This has been a very difficult decision because Nyla is genuinely a special dog. Even family members who typically dislike or fear dogs have grown to love her deeply. She is affectionate, loyal, playful, and incredibly endearing. I want to ensure she is placed in a home where she can continue to grow and be safe, rather than risk an incident in our current environment. Ideally, Nyla would do best in: - An adult-only home - A single-pet household - An experienced owner familiar with behavioral or reactive dogs - A stable environment with structure and consistency I am committed to being fully transparent so she can be placed appropriately and set up for success. **** Breed: Pitbull mix **** Pet Link: https://www.nokillnetwork.org/adoption/pet_detail.php?petid=2195753&flag=1