Nona

Hi! I’m Nona and I’m a 2 year old Maremma. I’ve spent the last little while in foster care and now I am ready to find my forever family!

The stay with my foster family has been on a farm and I’ve loved every second of it! I get to play with the 7 other dogs here, and lay in the sun while the chickens scratch for worms around me. Sometimes my foster siblings will chase stock, but I prefer to relax in the yard instead. I know all the basics like sit and shake, I'll come back when called and I'm house trained. I walk well on the lead and I don’t mind being in the crate or on the back of the ute!

Being a Maremma, I can be very suspicious when strange people come into my territory but after a quick (on lead) introduction I warm up to anyone that wants to get to know me. Once I get to know other dogs, I become very playful as long as they can respect my space when I’m not enjoying the game anymore.

I don’t need too much to keep me happy and healthy, a good adventure where we see the sights and do some training, a swim in the river or dam and then a spot on the couch, my bed or crate will keep me being the best I can be. If given the opportunity I can be a very good guard dog and will let you know if somebody is coming up the driveway or in the gate. I don’t mind if I’m an outside dog as it gives me more of a chance to keep an eye on things.

My foster carer thinks I would suit a home with a few acres where I can keep an eye on the house, or better yet, have a go at looking after some chickens or sheep! I need a calm but confident owner who knows what they are doing as I can act using my instincts if I’m feeling uncertain. Committed ongoing training will see me reach my full potential.

If I sound like the girl for you, please put in an application today!

Nona is located in VIC.