About Archer

Archer is currently being fostered in Indiana. PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS: Archer adjusts well to other dogs but can be slightly selective with other male dogs. Cat friendly! A fenced yard will be best as he likes and requires a lot of exercise. No small children because he's very rambunctious and may accidentally hurt them. ARCHER'S STORY: Archer, a.k.a. Archie, is a mostly white GSP with liver spots and one of the sweetest faces and dispositions you'll find for any dog. He's almost 2 years old and about fifty-five pounds. Archie gets along great with other dogs and in a previous foster home his best friend was another male GSP; however, once in a while he can be fussy about accepting other male dogs. He's not aggressive, just selective. He's curious about the cats he lives with and will chase them if they run, but he never seems to want to hurt them. Archie loves children, too, but since he's young, rambunctious, and plays a little rough, we advise he not be homed with younger children. Children who can hold their own with a 'rough and tumble' kind of GSP will do great with Archie. He loves to play tug-of-war, will happily chase balls, and can render a stuffed animal 'stuff-less' in just a few short minutes! He definitely needs supervision when tearing into a stuffed animal because he's not above eating whatever he tears apart, which could be very unsafe for him. ? Archie's a typical GSP in many ways, especially in that he is happiest when he is with his people. He's very much a Velcro GSP, but he's not demanding about being so. Also, in GSP fashion, he has two speeds, 'on' and 'off.' And when we say 'on,' we mean with an abundance of energy and playfulness! He'll need a home that can provide him with a lot of exercise to keep his energy level in check. A family that will include him in their activities, indoor and outdoor, will be the best family for Archie. We think Archie would do very well on hiking and jogging adventures. When Archie has been 'on' long enough and is ready to turn his internal switch to 'off,' his favorite activity is just lazing and snoozing on the couch�'�|or anywhere else his people are. Archie's extremely food motivated. While this is great for training him, it's not so great for other things, such as counter surfing or hovering near his people when they're eating. Luckily, Archie knows what 'go lay down' means and his fosters use that command to get him to leave the area when they're eating. Archie also knows 'sit,' 'wait,' and he's learning other commands, too. He's crate-trained and house-trained. Archie experiences a little anxiety that is triggered by fireworks and loud thunderstorms. Overall, his foster family feels these anxieties are manageable, especially if he receives the amount of exercise he needs to help him relax and move to his 'off' switch. Archie's foster family has quickly fallen in love with this sweet boy and love so much about his personality and disposition. They tell us, 'he would love to snuggle in his family's bed, but they have too many little dogs to allow him to get up there. He gives up quickly and heads to the couch. He is an affectionate, goofy/clumsy boy and loves to be with his family. He cracks his foster dad up when he zooms by his rope toy two or three times before he grabs it.' Archer will make such a fun pet and a fantastic addition to an active, loving family. He's sweet and tries hard to please his people. Being adopted by a family that has the time and patience to help mold this young GSP into the best dog he can be, will prove to be worth your time and energy for many years to come. If you're an active family who wants to adopt a young, energetic, sweet GSP, then Archer may be just the match for you! Please complete our Online Adoption Application at www.shorthairrescue.com. It's the quickest and best way for us to learn of your interest.

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Illinois Shorthair Rescue
Hancock County
Various cities/counties, Indiana

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