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s on the streets of rural Mississippi, covered in burrs and relying entirely on her own grit. That tough start shaped her into a confident, resilient young dog who meets the world headon.
Nova is spicy, persistent, and driven — a busy mind in a fast body. She learns at lightning speed, is highly motivated, and responds beautifully to clear guidance. Once she understands what’s being asked, she snaps into compliance and genuinely wants to get it right.
She already knows sit, down, paw, spin, hup (jump), place, come, and crates well overnight. Structure suits her, and she thrives when expectations are consistent.
True to her Malinois roots, Nova is bold and fearless. She barrels through obstacles rather than around them, constantly scans her environment, and carries herself with natural confidence and protectiveness. She can be mouthy when she wants engagement — not out of aggression — and redirects easily. Truly, nothing seems to intimidate this girl.
Nova loves engagement and action, especially wrestling and rough play with other dogs. She plays hard, pushes for more, and does best with neutral, confident dogs who can match her intensity and set fair boundaries. Her social cues are still developing, but she improves every day with good canine role models.
With her people, Nova is intensely bonded and deeply handlerfocused. She’s a classic Velcro Mal — always nearby, always checking in, always ready to move with her person. Her affection shows through loyalty, engagement, and presence rather than couchpotato cuddling.
On leash, Nova can be reactive to other dogs due to arousal and intensity, not fear. With proactive handling, she redirects well and continues to make steady progress.
Nova is not a beginner dog. She is a survivor, a spitfire, and an unapologetically Malinois partner who will thrive with someone ready to match her energy, intelligence, and drive. The streets gave her grit — now she’s ready for a forever home that can guide her into the incredible dog she’s meant to be.
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