Hi! I'm Stevie, a sweet & gentle girl who is on a journey to find my forever home. I was rescued by DACC and am so excited to have an opportunity to find a family that I can love. I love to be close to my human(s) but I am not a big cuddler (though I will never turn down lovings!). I have been working on building up my stamina - at first a block was tiring but today I went on a 5 mile hike and loved it! 

I am house trained (though I'm not vocal when I need to go out so you have to pay attention) and I love to go on walks. I'm great on a leash though I do love to stop & smell the flowers along the way. My foster mom & I went on a short run together and I was a little confused but got the hang of it by the end! I know basic commands like sit, leave it, come & stay and I wait patiently for my food. My foster mom did not try to crate train me, but I have been very well behaved while left alone in the house for up to 6 hours! 

I really love other dogs and would be happiest in a home with another dog. I am a little pushy with small dogs and they don't love that but after awhile I relax & respect their space. But a dog my size? I love to play & chase & wrestle and I listen to the other dog's cues well when they've had enough. Then I'm happy just to lay in the grass together or share a stick. 

I used to be nervous around new humans but I've met so many nice friends that I don't shy away from meeting new people though I am sometimes a little nervous around men in hats or really loud voices. I am not overly hyper when meeting new people and have been complimented many times by how chill I am. 

I really love to chase sticks & balls, though I still tire pretty quickly. I am not a chewer but if you leave food out I will probably find it. I am not a resource guarder and even shared a bone with a canine friend. I love to roll in the grass & splash in the pool (I might even like to swim but I haven't tried it yet). I like car rides but I can get a little impatient after awhile. 

I get really anxious around yelling and a little nervous around unexpected loud noises (thunderstorms, lawn mowers as we walk past) but I try my best to be cool about it. 

I have met a couple of kids and done well with them (no jumping or nervousness) but I was more interested in exploring than giving them much attention. I have not met any cats yet though I tend to ignore the outdoor cats we meet on our walks. 

I would love a family that has another dog (preferably around my size) that I can play with who enjoys taking walks with me. I bet I'd like camping because I love to be outdoors and I'm not much of a barker. 

I'm a sweet girl in search of her forever home. Can you help me complete my journey and make my dreams come true?