Trigger -Adoption Pending

Trigger is a handsome 3-year-old gentleman GSP looking for a loving, committed forever home with an active lifestyle. He’s an energetic, affectionate soul who truly thrives on being at the center of a family.  He has been moved around a lot since he was rescued and although every person he meets falls in love with him, we would dearly like him to have his very own family.

We rescued Trigger from Texas in May 2025. He showed up in a rural yard, and we didn’t want him ending up on the euthanasia list at a local kill shelter. Upon arrival, he tested positive for both heartworm and hookworm, and he completed all treatment as of December 2025. He is now healthy and ready for his next chapter!

Trigger knows sit, down, off, paw/shake, and kennel. He is food-motivated, eager to please and really enjoys learning new things. He is fully house-trained and crate-trained, will happily settle in his crate when asked, but prefers to sleep on a dog bed overnight. He will stay off your furniture if you prefer, but he soenjoys snuggling with his humans and other dogs, especially after he has had plenty of exercise.

Trigger loves to wrestle, play tug-of-war and run with his foster families’ dogs, a GSP and a Weimaraner. He really thrives when he has a playmate. He can be a bit of a howler when he’s excited, e.g. in the mornings before a walk!  If he wants to play and no one accepts his offer, he gets mouthy with the dog beds and blankets and just needs to be redirected towards a toy.

Walking nicely on a leash is still a work in progress but he does have great recall when off leash. He currently gets at least 3 miles a day on leash every day and several times a week he goes to Chatfield Dog Park where he gets 15 miles of running and sniffing whilst his foster family walk 3 miles. He enjoys playing fetch and is respectful and friendly with all the dogs that he meets at the dog park. Regular off-leash exercise is critical for Trigger’s wellbeing.

We believe in being fully transparent. On one occasion, when he had been with the new family for only two weeks, Trigger snapped at a 2-year-old child when the child attempted to pet him while adults were already petting him. This was the only instance of aggression he has shown. He has done well around older children, including a 5-year-old and a 7-year-old, without issue. We believe this moment reflected him still learning boundaries and his place in the household, not a pattern of behavior.

Trigger would do best in a home that can provide attention, consistent training and regular opportunities for off- leash exercise. He deserves a family who will include him, work with him, and give him the companionship and affection he craves.  In return, Trigger offers loyalty, a lovely, engaging personality and a wonderful playmate for another dog.