Ranger - Florida

Good Day, my name is Ranger and I am in search of my forever home.  I'm a little over a year old and, SQUIRRELL, I'm very smart and, SQUIRRELL, well I'm easily distracted.  As I get older I'm getting better at that but it's just in my nature.
 
When I came to rescue I had some swollen joints, a little stomach issue, chewed up ears, some hairless spots and I was super underweight, but it didn't keep me from hunting those birds I saw out the back window during my transport.  My former owner said I was not a hunter, but I think it's all in how you define hunting. I'm perfectly happy hunting my backyard and keeping birds, squirrels and any other small animal out of my space (well for a little while...they can come back so I can chase them all over again). I would love to some day have a doggy door so I can go in and out as I please since I'm such a good boy – now that would be really cool and then I can surprise the squirrels whenever I want.
 
I need a family that will continue to work with me, teach me new tricks, and spend a lot of time with me so I don't get bored and into trouble.  I'm house-trained and crate-trained.  I'm a pup so I LOVE toys and good tough things for me to chew.  I know my basic commands like "sit" and "come" and "heel" but if there's a small furry creature in sight then all bets are off if I listen to you (I'm working on that but hey, I'm only 1 so it may take some time).  I need someone who would like to teach me new things and not get mad at me when my true nature kicks in...SQUIRREL (and my youth).  If you use food or a clicker with me I like that and will learn faster.
 
I am very respectful of other dogs and would love a canine sibling to play with. I get along with dogs because I'm really good at listening to other dog's signals for space, even the VERY tiny signals.   I love all humans but I'm a bit exuberant so perhaps no really small ones so they don't accidentally get knocked down.  I'm a typical GSP in that I am immediately friendly, and I just love affection. I have loads of energy, and I tend to pull hard on the leash, but I'm working on that.  I'm not a jumper and I'm also respectful of furniture.
 
So to recap, I need a home with a fenced yard to play and hunt squirrels in (preferably with lots of trees and squirrels and a doggy door so I can surprise them).  My family should be very attentive and want to play with me and teach me new things.  And finally, I want a family that will cuddle with me in the evenings and love me for the rest of my life.

I live in Callahan, FL and my foster mom said that even though the rescue allows adoptions from within any of the 7 southeast states, she insists I meet my future family first (including any dogs) so I can give my approval (and vice versa). 

​I’m really popular, so my mom isn’t taking new applications right now, but keep your eye on me in case that changes cause I’m a catch!

Oh yeah, almost forgot, I'm an adult GSP that has been neutered, fully vetted and temperament tested so my adoption fee is $375.