Koda loves to play, still has some puppy because likes to mouth, but it is a very soft mouth. She will start to bat you around with a set of paws that are huge. So she just needs a little training. She knows sit but that is about it. She listens well, so should learn quickly. She walks very well on the lead, rides like a champ.

Koda loves people. She spent an afternoon at Pet Fest and must have been petted by 50 people from 2 year olds to people in wheel chairs and treated them all the same. She was in around or confronted by a like number of dogs and she had no problems.

She needs to go to a home without cats or small dogs.

Here is a note from one of the rescue volunteers about Koda:
Took Koda out for a bit last night and I am always so surprised at how sweet this girl is......she really LOVES to get out of that kennel but is soooo good about going back in.....what a doll she is!! Jared had her on leash for a bit and she does ok after she gets over the excitement about being out, she really likes kids so I hope she goes somewhere where there is a kid or two for her to play with! LOL She is going to make someone a wonderful companion to be sure.

Here is a recent note from Koda's foster home:
Koda is doing extremely well in the back yard with Hayden (lab/husky mix). They love to play tug of war and chase each other around the yard. Koda knows that when Hayden lays down near the fence that it is time to rest and she wanders over to play in the wading pool. She loves to be given great big hugs and she returns the gesture with kisses. She is a pleasure to walk and groom. She is unaware of her large size and so she should not be left alone with small children or animals. She is a very affectionate dog that loves companionship. She will not be suited as a back yard dog that can be left alone she needs her people. She does not challenge the fence at all and does not bark. She loves to sit and watch the kids next door play on the swings and chases the water from the sprinklers. She stays outside by her self in a large dog run at night. If left alone in the yard she gets bored and lets you know she wants in. She has no problem being left in the run for long periods of time alone but if there is activity she wants to be part of it. She comes into the house for visits but does not stay in long due to the heat and her large size. She just can not find a good place to lay down. I do not know how she would do with cats.

There is some minor food aggression mostly because Hayden eats slower and does not like Koda watching her.

I feed them separately and Koda has no problem with me reaching in to take her dish even if she is not done. She knows basic commands such as come, sit, and leave it. She come when you whistle and is learning how to give toys back. She is a wonderful dog that will make an awesome companion to someone who has the time for all her energy and love.

Koda is currently in Spokane.