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    Senior Dog sheltieluver's Avatar
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    who would have thought

    When I first joined this board I joined BC my husband went out and brought home a lab puppy tho we did discuss getting one I wanted one from a good breeder and was in the process of reasearching. My husband not wanting to wait got one from a byb. Not the worse of byb he did breed for himself and hasn't had a litter since Gauges and keeps in touch but no clearances and he doesn't show in venues etc ect so a byb non the less.

    I was so upset with him, then I was stuck with this puppy to care for to train and do everything with BC my husband worked nights and slept during the day. Many nights I cried. Satan puppy, but I knew it wasn't the pups fault and spent a lot of time when not crying or ripping my hair out training him.

    Who would have thought looking back he would be the best dog I ever had. I just love him to pieces and now I can't imagine life without him.

    I can't believe he will be 3 next month.

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    All the work payed off. I have to thank you for posting this.

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    That's a great story. I raised several labs in the last 25 years, all have been so wonderful despite the rough puppy stage. The first 4 from BYB, then the internet and places like this educated me and Gibson came from a good breeder. I've never had a dog with chronic health problems or hip dyplagia, all lived actively into old age. I wouldn't change a thing, they are each so special. I try to educate others now when I hear someone is looking for a puppy.

    He knew he had to be extra special after his rough start.

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    Love and dedication to helping the pup succeed is so totally worth the work. Lovely post.
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    We both decided we were going to get a puppy and we were ready! Ha! Anyone who has never had a lab puppy (or any puppy in 15 years) can never really be ready. The land shark phase about did me in! I was ready for the house training and the chewing. But not chewing on me! I was always bleeding. There were times I would cry because I knew I would never be able to cuddle and play with my puppy. So glad Sparky found the board and I learned so much. A few weeks ago, I was laying on the floor with Mocha, he started nibbling on my hand and I said in a conversational voice "No, Mocha, we just going to lay here". And he put his head on my arm. He'll be 2 in July. I love my dog!

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    Sometimes it's funny how things work out!!!!

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    After I lost my little Annie after 15 yrs I swore I would never rescue another.....five months later Bailey walked into our lives. Not only did he step on my last nerve but he gave a little twist too always with a big grin on his goofy face. There were times I didn't think HE would survive, like you he was just the best boy ever considering all we had to go through with the training.

    To tell you the truth I miss those days but so very thankful for the memories although they are way more funny now then back when he was a baby.
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