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Nix is getting her first taste of home life, and she’s making quiet, steady progress every day.

After surviving in a hoarding case dog pack and then spending a year in the shelter, she’s naturally cautious around people and unfamiliar situations. She’s currently thriving in a foster home with a professional trainer and a balanced pack of dogs, where she’s learning that humans can be safe and predictable.

Nix is an easy roommate in many ways:

Quiet—she doesn’t bark.
Crate trained and absolutely loves her crate (she’ll even hop right into it for car rides).
Walks nicely on a leash.
Great with cats—she ignores them and doesn’t chase.
Coexists beautifully with other dogs.
Very food motivated, which makes training fun and rewarding.

What Nix needs most is a patient person who enjoys building trust. She can be nervous around people and may slip quickly through doorways or tight spaces, so she’ll need a secure yard and someone mindful of management while her confidence grows. She can be picked up and petted, though she isn’t seeking affection just yet—but she does seek connection in her own way, quietly keeping an eye on her person wherever they go.

Nix would do best in an adult home with a secure yard and someone who finds joy in watching a shy dog blossom. The bond you build with her won’t happen overnight, but it will be one you’ve earned.

If you are interested in Nix or have some questions about her, please call or text her foster mom Kelly at ‭(406) 600-9422‬.