Don’t let her size fool you—Navy is tough as nails, hilariously stubborn, and fiercely loyal to her person. Once she loves you (and we mean reallyloves you), she loves you hard. She’ll bounce three feet in the air when you walk in the door, follow you like a shadow, and happily snooze on your head like the world’s most questionable pillow.

But let’s be real: Navy isn’t for everyone. She’s housebroken, crate trained, and wonderful with other dogs, but humans? She’s still figuring them out. She’s scared of new people and can be fear-reactive—handling her takes patience, respect for her boundaries, and a willingness to earn her trust slowly (think months, not days, or weeks). Try to pick her up before you’ve earned her trust? She might bite. Move too fast? You’ll meet her fear-based side (she might poop). Catch her off guard? She might pee.  She’s not mean—she’s terrified. And yet… she wants to try.

She doesn’t need a dog whisperer. She needs someone with quiet confidence, tough-but-gentle love, and infinite patience. Someone who understands this isn’t “weeks to bond,” it’s months. But when Navy gives you her heart? It’s fierce, loyal, and like nothing else. The first time she puts her head on you, you'll cry, and you'll cry hard. 

This isn't a Disney movie. This will never be love at first sight. But it'll be worth it.

If you’re experienced, calm, and craving one of toughest challenges you'll ever face, Navy might just be your greatest project—and your greatest reward.