GSP Looking For A New Home

[Kyhl]

Posting this for a former coworker who has decided to try to find a better home for Loki. He is higher energy than they have the time for.

I've met him a couple of times and he is a good dog. Very alert as seen in this picture. He is aware of everything that is going on around him. That is about the extent of what I know about him.

He has had very little hunting training. He has spent some time at Fly N High Kennels and Sally is familiar with him. She may have worked with him some. Point is, he is not a trained hunting dog and I've never actually worked with him. Given his level of attention and alertness, I would expect him to be trainable. IMO, I think he needs a job, a hunting job.

He's also high energy. I would say at the high end for a GSP. So he needs room to run off leash, daily.

This one would take some commitment but the price is right.

He's an average size 4 year old male that is current on vaccinations. He is a house dog.

You can find contact information for the owner on the MN GSP Rescue HSOforum.

Here is the brief description from the owners posting.

Loki is a high energy dog, he loves to play and requires A LOT of attention. He would be a great hunting dog as all the instincts are there, he has never been hunting and has not had formal hunting training. However he is a sweetheart who requires love and a place to snuggle with you. He is house broken and knows basic commands, he would be a great addition to a family that has another dog and can give him the attention he requires.

[MuleShack]

That is a spitting image of my trigger, right down to the needs attention and snuggled part

Nothing a good run each day at the dog park or a day at doggy daycare won't fix.

[nofishfisherman]

Sad to see a good dog given up.

If I had a little bigger yard I'd take him in a heart beat. I have an almost 4 year old Vizsla that would love to run and play with him all day long. Problem is I don't think my St. Paul yard can handle 2 dogs with that much energy.

I hope he finds the home he deserves.

[Kyhl]

A little more info from the owner.

He's 50lbs and neutered.

I thought he was bigger. He is a little taller than my females which are also 50lbs so I assumed he was closer to 60.

Guess that makes him smaller than average. AKC lists average for male GSP's as 55-70lbs.

It was difficult for the owners to come to this decision. I'd take him if we only had one, but we don't have room for three. I have to keep reminding my wife, we don't have room for three.

[MinnesotaMike]

I may be interested.

Where is ther dog located?

We had to euthanize our Black Lab and I think our Springer isn't going to make it much further( 14yrs old).

We have 3 acres and plenty of room to run.

I'll have to clear it with the wife but I know we need a dog in the house.

Thx,

Mike

[nofishfisherman]

Please do take him so that I'm not tempted to.

[Kyhl]

He's in Eagan.

He's used to sleeping in a dog bed in the living room.

Not sure if I can post a link but if you are interested, google 'MN GSP Rescue' The owners name and number are posted there. She would be able to answer questions directly.

[MinnesotaMike]

Thanks, I did see that.

We have three dog beds he can choose from if it comes to that.

Mike

[GSP4ME]

If you do take him and need any help with training and or a place to board him. Let me know. I have birds, land and the ability. I dont extend it often but for a person willing to take in a rescue I will help in a hearbeat