JJ - Adopted

Most important things for my new family to know about me:

1) I am well trained and a well-behaved boy.

2) Spending time with my person is so important to me.

3) I am a very loving boy.

4) I need consistent off leash exercise

5) I LOVE playing with other dogs.

Keep reading for more details.

Hi, everyone! My name is JJ (Jack Jr.) and I’m a 5-year-old, purebred GSP. Unfortunately, I’m needing a new home because my mom just got a double knee replacement diagnosis and I am a bit much for her to handle right now and certainly would be during her rehab so now I am needing a new owner/family.

I just love life, and especially  love running, playing, scouting out squirrels and bunnies. (Boy, do I want to catch that bunny in my backyard so I can see what it is all about.) I also love hiking, biking, running, ball chasing or just sleeping on your lap. In fact, I can be a bit of is a couch potato., loving my spot on the couch and when my GSP sister takes my spot I kind of

whine.  That’s when I resort to going into my kennel. But I do have my own chaise lounge in the back yard where I perch to keep an eye out for squirrels or bunnies.                                                               

I have been really well trained.  I just forget sometimes because I am so curious about everything so I need to be reminded. I know all the typical commands in addition to “halt,” when I am on or off leash. I am still in training with jumping up on people.  Many times, when we have visitors, my mom puts the E-collar on me and she just holds the remote in front of me. Then I’m a very good boy.  And, of course, I am  house-trained and stand at the door so she can let me out when I need to. I am also crate trained. I am scent trained, too, but if I get on a bunny scent, I will come back when you call me.  A fox, maybe not so much.  

I love all dogs, love them! I am always greeting pups at the park asking, "Do you want to play and run with me?"  Some say “Yes” and we are off to the races.  Some say "NO" so I go on to the next adventure. I am pretty submissive so if I encounter an aggressive dog, I just prefer not to engage. But I am not good with cats unless they love to be chased and probably get caught!

I am patient while waiting for you to get ready in the morning.  And on cooler mornings I like to be covered with a blanket.  I love snuggling when you watch TV at night or movies.  Please share a little popcorn with me too. But never feed me from the table!! I love having my ears scratched. I love to play with you, too - tugging with a toy, chasing and chewing a ball and even playing Hide and Seek.

If you scratch my ears, take me out consistently for runs, and throw the ball I will be your BFF! If my new family doesn’t have another friendly dog, it would be OK. What I prefer most is the attention and love from my mom (or dad).