My First Puppy

[reno316]

Indeed. I have grown up with having two labs at all times with my parents and now it was time to get my own. Theirs were always terrible about shedding. In the last year I have graduated college, gotten married, purchased my first house, changed careers, so the puppy was the only logical step other than a child. I sure hope that momma doesn't have a little T-Giv cooking in the oven!

Cute pup.

Do yourself a favor if you're not experienced raising dogs... go read this:

http://leerburg.com/ebooks/puppygroundwork.pdf

Enjoy!

[airborneranger]

I made the mistake of showing this to my oldest daughter. She absolutely loves labs!

Great pup!!

[stevelkinevil]

Argh... Lab shedding is the worst!

I dunno man, German Shepherd shedding is freaking outrageous, Ive had both and my GSD is the worst shedder of all the dogs I've had.

[reno316]

I dunno man, German Shepherd shedding is freaking outrageous, Ive had both and my GSD is the worst shedder of all the dogs I've had.

I've got an Australian Kelpie, a Huntaway, and used to have a Siberian Husky.

Yeah.

[soldier-of-the-apocalypse]

Grreat lookin' pup, congrats!

Nice avitar. Great looking pup labs are great

[Bailey Guns]

Woo-hoo! I love to see happy pups. Congrats on the new addition to your family.

[T-Giv]

Cute pup.

Do yourself a favor if you're not experienced raising dogs... go read this:

http://leerburg.com/ebooks/puppygroundwork.pdf

Enjoy!

Good read I appreciate it. My wife and I have been countless hours of research to determine what training methods we think will be best.

[AirbornePathogen]

Rather deal with a Lab's shedding than a husky's. Labs are great dogs, very friendly, but he'll have loads and loads of energy until he's at least 4 years old. He'll be the best friend you'll ever have though. Congrats!

[reno316]

Good read I appreciate it. My wife and I have been countless hours of research to determine what training methods we think will be best.

That website has a forum similar to this one, with LOTS of smart dog people who are always willing to share.

[Marlin]

but he'll have loads and loads of energy until he's at least 4 years old.

HA!, Try 8 and still going.