Tula Baloola

Meet Tula Baloola! This joyful, almost four-year-old Boxer/American Pitbull Terrier mix is a celebration waiting to happen. She's a medium-sized girl, around 50 pounds, with a sleek black coat and a bright white chest patch that hints at her vibrant personality. Tula's athletic build speaks to her love for movement, connection, and fun. Her greetings are legendary, featuring full-body tail wags, happy wiggles, and an enthusiastic "arrrooooo" that clearly communicates her excitement to see you.

Playtime is a top priority for Tula, especially a game of fetch followed by snuggle sessions. After a day filled with walks, play, and learning, she happily curls up beside her favorite human, sometimes sharing soft snores that create the sweetest white noise. Tula is smart, attentive, and eager to learn with positive reinforcement. She already knows "sit," "down," "leave it," and "focus," and has excellent recall, making training sessions fun and rewarding. Her "velcro" affection means she loves staying close, whether on a car ride, an adventure, or just relaxing at home.

Tula is friendly with strangers, wonderful with children, and enjoys the company of other dogs. She recently spent time with an experienced dog sitter who cares for multiple dogs and kittens, and she did very well with both. The sitter observed that Tula seems interested in being friends with cats and may simply lack feline social skills rather than any desire to harm them. With thoughtful introductions and guidance, Tula has shown encouraging signs that she can peacefully coexist with other animals. She would thrive in a caring environment with an active individual or family who enjoys daily adventures.

Tula can sometimes become reactive when separated from other dogs by barriers, particularly when dogs pass by a chain-link fence. In those moments, her excitement and frustration can bubble over, and she has occasionally redirected that energy toward the other resident dog. These interactions have not caused injury, and the other dog has responded with appropriate communication, helping guide those moments. With thoughtful management and continued positive reinforcement, Tula continues to learn calmer ways to handle these situations. Despite these occasional moments of frustration around barriers, Tula has demonstrated that she can do very well with other dogs in appropriate settings and enjoys having canine companions around her.

With her playful energy, big heart, and talent for enthusiastic conversations, Tula brings laughter, companionship, and warmth wherever she goes. If you are looking for a loyal cuddle partner, workout buddy, and cheerful shadow who loves deeply every single day, Tula may be ready to join your life!

Ideal Home

Tula would thrive in a caring environment with an active individual or family who enjoys daily adventures.

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions are noted in the description.

Training & Support

Tula knows "sit," "down," "leave it," and "focus," and has excellent recall. She can sometimes become reactive when separated from other dogs by barriers, and has occasionally redirected her energy toward another dog in those moments. Thoughtful management and continued positive reinforcement are recommended.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

Tula is currently located in Canton, NC. She is open to a long-distance adoption.