Knox - NC

Knox in North Carolina

I’m about 1 ½  years old and I’m very playful. I’d really like to have a young dog to play with that doesn’t mind if I’m the dominant one. I’m not very good with cats, small children or older/frail dogs – I just have too much energy and like to be top dog. I probably should have an experienced dog owner that can keep me in line so I don’t get in trouble (I’ve been told I’m a typical young GSP…it’s not my fault).

I love toys and I can’t help it, I must destroy them. I’m working on responding to my name but it just doesn’t sound right to me so my new family might want to change it to something I do respond to. I love people so much I sometimes jump on them when they come home because I’m so excited to see them – I need work on that as well. I also nibble your hand when I get excited (or a toy if you put it in my mouth).

Until I’ve learned some more rules I should probably be crated when you’re not home so I don’t get in trouble.  I’m really driven by food so I learn quickly, but when I’m in hunt mode and a squirrel is around then I really don’t care about food anymore. I’m house trained though and I’ve been told that’s a really good thing.

I’m really athletic and need a large fenced yard and maybe an e-fence also since I tend to dig to see what’s on the other side.  I definitely can’t be left alone for too long in the yard or I get in trouble.  Once I’m not in hunt mode I chill out really well. I’m sweet, calm and like to snuggle…a lot.

My foster Dad says I’m a smart boy working on kicking a couple bad habits, but with the right family I’ll thrive and make someone very happy.
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If you’re interested in meeting me, please complete and adoption application (if you haven’t already) and email my foster dad Santiago.

​Note:  Knox is an adult GSP that is neutered, fully vetted and temperament tested. His adoption fee is $375.