Originally Posted by
SamsonsMom
Welcome!
I have two labs. Samson will be 5 soon and my Asher is in is 9th month. Chewers? Oh yes! My baseboard has evidence of that from when Samson was a puppy and I wasn't fast enough to stop him. Asher will try bite on the corner of my TV stand or my end table. Positive reinforcement helps. Staying consistent and right on top of the pup is essential. I use Kong toys. Asher seems to love those. I stopped giving Samson Nylabones after Asher sheared his puppy canine playing tug with Samson. I know it was not related to Nylabones but I always had my hesitations giving them to Samson. Anyways, I'm not a pro like many others so all of this is new to me too. I will say you need to be energetic and ready to care for a lab pup/dog just like you would a child. The reward is priceless!
Good luck in your decision and please make sure you are ready for a lab pup if you choose one! :-) Asking questions here is a great start!