RILEY – ADOPTED!

Most important for me in my new home/family:

1. To have another family dog that I can hang out and play with, especially when my family is not at home

2. To have people who want my affection and will let me have lots of cuddling time

3. Regular, vigorous off-leash exercise in addition to backyard playing

There are a lot more details below. Please keep reading if you want more information about me.
Hi, I’m Riley, a purebred female GSP and I’m 6-years-old. I’ve been very happy with my family but life has changed for them and since I am now living in a townhome my dad knows I would be much happier with a family who has a house and a fenced yard. And another dog! I am crate-trained and I also know the commands sit and down. And, of course, I’m house broken, asking to go outside by going the door. I am also good about loading up into a vehicle. Even though I do bark at first, I really do like being with other dogs. I’m not aggressive, more submissive and curious. I don’t know about being with a cat because I’ve never been exposed to them. But I don’t think it would be a great idea to expect me to be just fine around one of those. I am, after all, a dog who is prey driven and a darting, scampering cat might look like prey to me. You also need to know that I sure love being with people, especially my family. Because of that, I don’t like being at home on my own.

One of the things that will be very important for me in my new family is that I get plenty of exercise. I need more than just exercise in the house or in the yard because of my energy level but if you’ve ever lived with a GSP, you know that is standard. We need off-leash exercise almost every day in order to drain our energy. Then at the end of the day we kind of snuggle in and doze. And I LOVE to cuddle with my family, getting as close as possible so I can crawl up and lick their faces. The other most important thing about my new family is that they have another dog for me to buddy and play with. As I said, I do not do well being at home by myself. It’s lonely for me and I can get stressed. But if you’ve ever had GSPs in your family, you know how much we want and need to have another dog to hang out with. We are pack animals and being alone for even a few hours can be really hard for us.

Just a few hours ago I heard my dad talking to someone about me and he said some really nice things. He mentioned what a friendly, happy, and playful girl I am. And, although I’m a little timid at first, he talked about what an affectionate pup I am. So I need to be in a family who will want to snuggle with me. I am the very happiest when I’m with my people and, just as important, when I have another dog to hang out with, especially if my family is not at home.