Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Here is what Duke’s foster family says about him:
Duke is such a sweet boy, and I know that sounds like a cliché, but it’s totally true!
He’s super eager to learn and please, and he’s food-motivated, so the training we’ve been doing, like sitting and waiting for food and recall, has been going great! Although he’s food-motivated and always sniffing and looking for something to grab, like in the kitchen or on a walk, he doesn’t bother his foster brother, Jed, while he’s eating. He lets Jed finish before going over to make sure he got everything.
We’ve never seen Duke counter surf or even try it.
Duke seems really smart. He knows his name, recall is in progress, and I can see him picking up on what Jed is doing and understanding that’s what he’s supposed to do too. He gets a little jumpy when he’s excited, but we’re working on that, and he usually corrects himself right away after a ‘no’. He’s probably the easiest GSP I’ve ever walked on a leash. He understands when we get to the end of his leash, to let up, and not pull. When we encounter another dog or person on a walk, Duke is super curious and wants to say hi, but we’re working on that too.
Duke loves his ball! He loves to play fetch in general, but he absolutely loves his ball:)! Chasing after his ball is the only time I think I’ve seen him run almost full speed. He’s starting to play with Jed more, but he plays with the cat more. All three of them get along pretty well. I think Duke would do well with or without another dog at home. He loves to be the center of attention and get all the cuddles, but as I said earlier, he does look to Jed for cues at times.
He seems to do well in the car. He whines a little at first but settles in.
He gets excited and barks at other people and dogs as they walk by when he’s in the yard. Likewise with visitors, he barks and hoops a lot, but he settles down right away and is good with meeting people.
Over time, I’ve noticed Duke’s personality shining through more and more. This is still a new experience for him, so there’s some uncertainty, but as he’s been coming out of his comfort zone, he’s been more playful, bouncing around, and feeling more at ease on his own. He’s also staying put when people come and go from the room.
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