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gkazimir · 11-19-2009, 09:06 AM

Hello, everyone! I found this board through a search and am very excited - such great info!

We just adopted our first lab pup - he's from a network that brought him up to Maryland from a shelter in Somersville, W Va, and we're told he's a black lab mix. Lab people think he's pretty much almost all lab, but who knows -- he's got a little bit of white right under his mouth and a few white hairs coming in over his nose, along with a white star and a frosting of white on one hind paw.

We're struggling with the "fur covered piranha" aspect of the lab right now (he's just about 12 weeks old, and we've had him for a month) and I'm trying to find appropriate chew toys (Nylabones good? or Bad?) and nutrition info.

We had a golden/husky mix female whom we lost in August at the grand old age of 15, but she was very deliberate and neat. Mack is a boy DOG - bold, but not dominant, seems quite smart (knows sit, come, crate and sort of down already) and is more externally focused than our Somerville was. But the teeth!

Very open to suggestions and ideas from all! - Gina

woodybear · 11-19-2009, 09:16 AM

Hi Gina, I just found this site a few days ago. I've found so much great information here. I'm a new lab owner, too. Our puppy is 13 weeks old. Congrats, and have fun with your new pup!

myblacklab · 11-19-2009, 09:20 AM

4thelove · 11-19-2009, 09:52 AM

Hi Gina and welcome to you and your Piranha! You will find lots of help here. Looking forward to pics too.

ZoeysMommy · 11-19-2009, 09:53 AM

Welcome to you and your little snapper! Puppy nylabones are great for the needle teeth

gkazimir · 11-19-2009, 10:00 AM

Thanks, everyone! I found some good "biting" posts in training already, and I really appreciate the welcome. Your dogs are all SO gorgeous!

I tried to go to the albums but it says I can't post...when I can figure out how to share photos, I will! - Gina

Dominick · 11-19-2009, 11:43 AM

Welcome

Random Gemini · 11-19-2009, 11:44 AM

You need to make at least ten posts before the board will allow you to receive PM's and post photos to your gallery.

Welcome aboard :-)

adriennelane · 11-19-2009, 11:53 AM

We're fans of durable nylabones at our house. They keep the girls from chewing on things they shouldn't.

chisa4217 · 11-19-2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gkazimir

We're struggling with the "fur covered piranha" aspect of the lab right now.

I don't miss those days at all!

Nylabones are good; we also gave our pup ice cubes & peanut butter in his Kong...he still loves them & he is 7 months old.

gkazimir · 11-19-2009, 04:11 PM

Just picked up the ridged Nylabone for extreme chewers this afternoon - Mack seems to like them best when they get a bit gnawed on the ends. I keep tossing them at that point, but I may be being a bit excessive; it's just chewed, not big chunks going missing.

Thanks for the encouragement that "this too shall pass" with the puncture wounds!

champsmom · 11-19-2009, 04:20 PM

Welcome!!! I think you will really enjoy the group!

gkazimir · 11-19-2009, 04:23 PM

One quick question...do all labs snore this loudly?

Mack just CRASHES and his snores are very audible! It's kind of adorable, but he's loud!

jdog · 11-19-2009, 04:29 PM

Welcome

nmaho · 11-19-2009, 04:44 PM

Welcome and any questions just ask you will get the answers you need.

11-19-2009, 09:06 AM	#1
gkazimir House Broken Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Posts: 164 My Mood:	New lab owner saying hello Hello, everyone! I found this board through a search and am very excited - such great info! We just adopted our first lab pup - he's from a network that brought him up to Maryland from a shelter in Somersville, W Va, and we're told he's a black lab mix. Lab people think he's pretty much almost all lab, but who knows -- he's got a little bit of white right under his mouth and a few white hairs coming in over his nose, along with a white star and a frosting of white on one hind paw. We're struggling with the "fur covered piranha" aspect of the lab right now (he's just about 12 weeks old, and we've had him for a month) and I'm trying to find appropriate chew toys (Nylabones good? or Bad?) and nutrition info. We had a golden/husky mix female whom we lost in August at the grand old age of 15, but she was very deliberate and neat. Mack is a boy DOG - bold, but not dominant, seems quite smart (knows sit, come, crate and sort of down already) and is more externally focused than our Somerville was. But the teeth! Very open to suggestions and ideas from all! - Gina

11-19-2009, 09:20 AM	#3
myblacklab Adult Retriever Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 495 My Mood:	__________________

11-19-2009, 09:52 AM	#4
4thelove Senior Dog Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cameron Park, CA Posts: 762 My Mood:	Hi Gina and welcome to you and your Piranha! You will find lots of help here. Looking forward to pics too. __________________ Chula Linda Chief Ginger

11-19-2009, 09:53 AM	#5
ZoeysMommy Brittney & Daisee too! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,959 My Mood:	Welcome to you and your little snapper! Puppy nylabones are great for the needle teeth __________________ Zoey - (left) Born 03/02/2009 Brittney - (center) Born 06/27/1998 Daisee - (right) Born 08/30/2009, Gotcha Day 03/07/10

11-19-2009, 11:43 AM	#7
Dominick House Broken Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 228	Welcome __________________ Dominick and Capulin having fun in the snow

11-19-2009, 09:16 AM	#2
woodybear Senior Dog Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: colorado Posts: 948 My Mood:	Hi Gina, I just found this site a few days ago. I've found so much great information here. I'm a new lab owner, too. Our puppy is 13 weeks old. Congrats, and have fun with your new pup!

11-19-2009, 10:00 AM	#6
gkazimir House Broken Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Posts: 164 My Mood:	Thanks, everyone! I found some good "biting" posts in training already, and I really appreciate the welcome. Your dogs are all SO gorgeous! I tried to go to the albums but it says I can't post...when I can figure out how to share photos, I will! - Gina

11-19-2009, 11:44 AM	#8
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11-19-2009, 11:53 AM	#9
adriennelane House Broken Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Springdale, AR Posts: 109	We're fans of durable nylabones at our house. They keep the girls from chewing on things they shouldn't.

11-19-2009, 04:11 PM	#11
gkazimir House Broken Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Posts: 164 My Mood:	Just picked up the ridged Nylabone for extreme chewers this afternoon - Mack seems to like them best when they get a bit gnawed on the ends. I keep tossing them at that point, but I may be being a bit excessive; it's just chewed, not big chunks going missing. Thanks for the encouragement that "this too shall pass" with the puncture wounds!

11-19-2009, 04:20 PM	#12
champsmom Adult Retriever Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 512	Welcome!!! I think you will really enjoy the group! __________________ What's so funny?

11-19-2009, 04:23 PM	#13
gkazimir House Broken Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Posts: 164 My Mood:	One quick question...do all labs snore this loudly? Mack just CRASHES and his snores are very audible! It's kind of adorable, but he's loud!

11-19-2009, 04:29 PM	#14
jdog Senior Dog Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NW Florida Posts: 1,155 My Mood:	Welcome __________________

11-19-2009, 04:44 PM	#15
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