Nakota (Kentucky)

He has a strong hunting and prey drive. He is a talker and sometimes low growls when playing. Nakota, like most Catahoulas, loves to be near his pack human pack and does well with the Catahoulas female in his foster home, but not the male. He is a big cuddle dog and has some separation anxiety. He does not like closed plastic crates and does not go in and out of open wire crates freely but has gotten really much better with the crating. He likes chewing bones and toys and playing fetch. Does not dig in the yard and has not shown any attempt to jump a fence. He gets really excited when his folks leave and when they return.

Nakota needs plenty of exercises and is a great running companion. He runs good on a leash and is used to running 4 miles several times per week. But mental stimulation and games are needful to balance out these dogs.

Best if placed without cats or young children, but maybe older female dog respectful children may be a match.

He was rehomed when his owner was unable to renew his lease agreement (i.e., weight limit 50lbs). His previous owner received him when he was a puppy after his first owner’s untimely death.

Nakota has been fostered for 6 months and lives with 2 other Catahoula dogs (9-year old male and 2-year old blind female). He gets along with the female not the male; he and the female are playful.

He is a really devoted, and smart dog. He will be great to take into your home and will remain by your side. Sometimes clingy but better than aloof.

He is protective and very selective with humans and dogs. This is not really bad but it is who he is. He is being socialized and is getting more comfortable meeting new people. Progress has really been made and can be discussed.