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    Hello,
    My name is Josh and I'm near here. I currently have an 8 month old lab puppy that my Wife and I both love very much. I had a Jack Russel before Roscoe our Lab but he left us earlier this year at 17 years old. Any suggestions for having a lab puppy are welcome. Thanks.
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    Oh hey, there he is! What cuteness and orneriness lurks behind Roscoe's innocent little face? Welcome to you all!

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    Cute guy.he needs training. 30 minutes of training tires my lab/shepard puppy more than running 1 hr with other dogs.

    Good luck. It's gets better but he needs training for aure.

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    Adorable!!
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    welcome!

    what kind of suggestions are you looking for? Some random thoughts:
    - get into obedience classes! it's fun, it's bonding and will help you develop a working relationship with your dog. And don't stop at just one class
    - train train train, it's a party of your daily life. ensure you have rules and that you teach them to the dog (and enforce them - it is very confusing for dogs when things change).
    - physical and mental exercise are very important for labs. People often forget/skip the mental exercise but a little goes a long way. Training sessions are one example. Making them work for their meal (either with interactive toys or obedience). teach a new trick. proof the ones they know. Physical must include daily offleash free play time in a safe area (fetching, play dates, anything they are offleash). Walks are a great part of the routine (great to get off the property explore new places, see new things, smell new smells) but on leash dosen't tire out a young dog. Make sure to add some extra obedience here and there on the walk (sit, down, etc.) Be aware of age appropriate exercise (ex: on leash running/biking isn't apporpriate until a dog is fully developped/done growing - for a lab this is around 18-24 months - free play on softer surfaces are great and they can do as much as they want).
    - enjoy him

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    He looks like a little mischief maker but what puppy is not at that age. He is very cute. I also am sorry to hear of your loss.

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    He's gorgeous! Welcome.
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    Welcome!

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    Welcome to you and Roscoe. He's adorable.

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    Welcome, crate training is a god send! Training class for bonding purposes. Short spurts of training (mental) i.e. sit, stay etc. will tire a pup out and like two legged kids, a routine provides structure.

 



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