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ALL of this. I think my biggest underestimate was how much Lily NEEDED me as a puppy/young adult/dog. People thought I was crazy for cancelling plans or refusing happy hours because I had to get home...

We now have an awesome, loving heart dog who just turned four. When Macy was a pup she was a mouthy, jumping bundle of continual energy. Yikes. I had some regret that we made this commitment on...

I think that a lot of people see that picture of that big old labrador lying on the porch of a farmhouse and then are taken back when they get a land shark with the energy of a million exploding...

This is an excellent point! The first year, there were no happy hours because I had to get right home after work. No gym because I work full time and did not want to be away that extra, precious hour...

I love raising puppies, especially when I get down to "just one". Really folks... puppies are a JOY to raise and live with. If they seem to be a JOB to you, then maybe you aren't cut out for it???...

Some are piranhas but they are so much fun and in my opinion, basically very easy to train. Labs live to please, all they need is patience, consistent training and lots of rules and boundaries
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As I sit here typing, our 2YO Mocha snoring on my feet I smile and think of him as a 9 pound ball of fluff. He was our first puppy and we thought he was a breeze for the most part. He slept through...

Picking the right breeder goes a long way too. depending on the breeding, temperament of the parents, how much work the breeder does with the puppies and then picking the right puppy for the right...

I feel it depends on your expectations, and the personality of the puppy you get. If you expect to have an obedient, well behaved pup a week after it arrives home, you are in for a rough ride. If...

That is just what I was thinking - if you do your homework you should be fine. My pet peeve is people thinking their 8 week old puppy have behavioral issues ..... would that same person say their 18...

I've always loved the puppy stage and never had any issues. Actually, the only issues I have ever had were getting lax in potty training when the puppy hits the 6 months + mark and you think they've...

Labs are a mouthy breed and yes they do go through a "land shark" phase. My experiences with Lab puppies has been great, out of all the Labs I have had I only had one that gave me a run for my...

I had never raised a puppy before I got Archie at nine weeks old. My previous (and only) dog I adopted when he was around two. I would say there were a few weeks here and there when I regretted it,...