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Duuuuuuuude · 04-26-2011, 12:55 PM

My wife decided to add to our family last week without telling me.

He's an 11 wk old black lab. We had a lengthy discussion several months ago about why we shouldn't get a lab, but apparently it didn't do any good.

Still, he's a good puppy (as far as puppies go), he's leash training well, and is pretty well behaved, so I can't complain too much.

ROWDY RACING · 04-26-2011, 01:19 PM

My Yellow Lab is just over 2 years old and is finally showing signs of calming down. He has been a blast and I love him more than just about anything, but until recently his energy level was insane (not that he has a lack of energy now or anything, he just controls it better now). The vet said Rowdy is definetly the best name we could have given him. I hope you enjoy your new pup as much as I have mine, good luck.

RANOVRU · 04-26-2011, 01:23 PM

Ha ha! Cute pup.

My other half is much worse. Consider yourself lucky.

BEELZEBOB · 04-26-2011, 01:24 PM

What a good boy!

I love Labs. if its plausible for you and your work situation, keep him with you as much as possible.

they are hyper, but also pretty darn smart, and a wonderful dog to train.

get a clicker!

Duuuuuuuude · 04-26-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ROWDY RACING

My Yellow Lab is just over 2 years old and is finally showing signs of calming down. He has been a blast and I love him more than just about anything, but until recently his energy level was insane (not that he has a lack of energy now or anything, he just controls it better now). The vet said Rowdy is definetly the best name we could have given him. I hope you enjoy your new pup as much as I have mine, good luck.

Right now he's not too bad. Obviously we have to keep him tied up when he goes outside (no fenced in yard, which is one of the reasons I didn't want to get a lab). He still spends about half of his time sleeping, and the other half playing, eating, or pooping. I have high hopes for him though.

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Originally Posted by RANOVRU

Ha ha! Cute pup.

My other half is much worse. Consider yourself lucky.

I laid down some rules that had to be followed if we were going to keep him. He had to be house broken, he had to be walked 2 or 3 times a day, and he had to be cleaned up after. Since I was against having him, I made it clear that I would NOT clean up after him. Its been a week and I've stuck by it.

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Originally Posted by BEELZEBOB

What a good boy!

I love Labs. if its plausible for you and your work situation, keep him with you as much as possible.

they are hyper, but also pretty darn smart, and a wonderful dog to train.

get a clicker!

I'd love to take him around with me, but I can't. Right now my concern is what will happen this summer when the family goes to AZ for a month and leaves me behind with the dogs. The shitzu is fine on her own, but Lenny is going to be another matter entirely. I'm thinking I may have to build something to keep him contained in the kitchen/dining room while I'm gone during the day. Its where he'll do the least damage should he get too wound up.

The clicker works?

RANOVRU · 04-26-2011, 01:49 PM

Yeah a labs really not one of those breeds to keep tied up but you gotta do what you gotta do. Def make sure he gets plenty of exercise.

I hear the No Bark works pretty well?? I guess "they" figure hearing loss is more humane than a zap lol.

Do you live in town or rural? Its too early to say that he wont be trained well enough to stay around the house imo. However if the first applies to you than Im sure your zone permits some type of restraint.

ROWDY RACING · 04-26-2011, 01:54 PM

A fenced in yard is a must, it was the first thing I did. Clickers and shock collars are not necessary, but basic obediance training is a very good idea. Labs are very smart and if you can keep their attention they listen very well.

Duuuuuuuude · 04-26-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RANOVRU

Yeah a labs really not one of those breeds to keep tied up but you gotta do what you gotta do. Def make sure he gets plenty of exercise.

I hear the No Bark works pretty well?? I guess "they" figure hearing loss is more humane than a zap lol.

Do you live in town or rural? Its too early to say that he wont be trained well enough to stay around the house imo. However if the first applies to you than Im sure your zone permits some type of restraint.

He runs around plenty. When I walk him I keep him close until we get to the field, then I let him run the leash out and blast through the high grass.

Barking isn't an issue yet. He's pretty quite unless he's playing, or wants to play.

We live on the edge of town, with a cow pasture to the east and north. I've had to chase after him a couple of times into said pasture, but he's got a 50' cable that we keep him on otherwise.

Duuuuuuuude · 04-26-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ROWDY RACING

A fenced in yard is a must, it was the first thing I did. Clickers and shock collars are not necessary, but basic obediance training is a very good idea. Labs are very smart and if you can keep their attention they listen very well.

I'd love a fenced in yard, but once you get past the 2 inches of top soil, its solid rock. A couple years ago the wife wanted to put up a badminton net, and it was quite a job just to set the little 1" poles. I can't afford to pay someone to do it, and it would take me forever to do it myself.

And I'm not completely sure, but I think there may be a "no fence" policy in our neighborhood. Nobody around me has one. I can stand in the backyard and look straight down to the end of the block.

ROWDY RACING · 04-26-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

I'd love a fenced in yard, but once you get past the 2 inches of top soil, its solid rock. A couple years ago the wife wanted to put up a badminton net, and it was quite a job just to set the little 1" poles. I can't afford to pay someone to do it, and it would take me forever to do it myself.

And I'm not completely sure, but I think there may be a "no fence" policy in our neighborhood. Nobody around me has one. I can stand in the backyard and look straight down to the end of the block.

Well in that case plenty of walks, and runs thru the field you spoke of should be sufficient, if done on a regular basis.

helhedded · 04-26-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

He still spends about half of his time sleeping, and the other half playing, eating, or pooping. I have high hopes for him though.

duuuuuuuuuude,

A sleepy puppy is a happy puppy

I've always loved labs, but their dander brings on the allergies big-time.

Duuuuuuuude · 04-26-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by helhedded

duuuuuuuuuude,

A sleepy puppy is a happy puppy

Oh I know, but what I said came out wrong. Kinda sounded like I was expecting him to be able to mow the yard and do my taxes at some point.

The "high hopes" I have are in regard to training him. He's pretty smart, and he's shown great improvement in the week that we've had them. I've just got to stay on top of things, as does my wife and sis-in-law. About 20 minutes ago they took him outside, didn't hook him up, and off he went into the pasture.

ROWDY RACING · 04-26-2011, 02:41 PM

Just remember there are no bad dogs, just bad dog owners.

Duuuuuuuude · 04-26-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ROWDY RACING

Just remember there are no bad dogs, just bad dog owners.

Absolutely. Being a dad has given me plenty of patience to deal with a puppy. Positive reinforcement all the way.

helhedded · 04-26-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

Oh I know, but what I said came out wrong. Kinda sounded like I was expecting him to be able to mow the yard and do my taxes at some point.

The "high hopes" I have are in regard to training him. He's pretty smart, and he's shown great improvement in the week that we've had them. I've just got to stay on top of things, as does my wife and sis-in-law. About 20 minutes ago they took him outside, didn't hook him up, and off he went into the pasture.

yes.. it would be nice if I could get Oliver to do my taxes and maybe perhaps Zoe could do my laundry... hell they don't even pay rent....

Duuuuuuuude · 04-26-2011, 02:48 PM

Ha! Funny story that I forgot to mention...

After Lenny piddled on his puppy pad, my son asked why he wasn't potty trained yet. I told him it takes time, and he said "yeah, but he's 10 weeks old already!"

I looked him square in the eye and mentioned how he pooped his pants every day for 3 years before he learned to use the toilet.

End of discussion.

EeePee · 04-26-2011, 02:50 PM

I saw the thread title and without even taking the second to hover the mouse over the title to see what it was about, I thought Motröhead's Lemmy died. And then I thought, at least he made a cool Foo Fighters video before he died. Then I saw a doggie who's name is Lenny. All is well again in my world.

Duuuuuuuude · 04-26-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by EeePee

I saw the thread title and without even taking the second to hover the mouse over the title to see what it was about, I thought Motröhead's Lemmy died.

I think it goes without saying that Lemmy is in Motorhead.

EeePee · 04-26-2011, 03:05 PM

Probably right. Don't think I've ever had to explain it beyond Lemmy.

"Who?"

"Dude with the two huge things on his cheek."

"Who?"

"Motörhead?"

"Ah."

"What are you, queer?"

It's more like,

"Lemmy."

"Yep."

BEELZEBOB · 04-26-2011, 03:59 PM

the best labs have a purpose.

they benefit greatly from a stern and loving master, and the relationship/bond that you establish when you train them.

w/ a lab, just focus on sit and stay. I've had 2 black labs, and if you get them to obey, not just listen, to sit and stay, they are wonderful dogs.

my old lab i had as a kid, would sit and stay in about 3' of water while we fished. they are a wonderful breed.

04-26-2011, 12:55 PM	#1
Duuuuuuuude Suck it up! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 11,652	Lenny My wife decided to add to our family last week without telling me. He's an 11 wk old black lab. We had a lengthy discussion several months ago about why we shouldn't get a lab, but apparently it didn't do any good. Still, he's a good puppy (as far as puppies go), he's leash training well, and is pretty well behaved, so I can't complain too much.

04-26-2011, 01:19 PM	#2
ROWDY RACING I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 7,967	My Yellow Lab is just over 2 years old and is finally showing signs of calming down. He has been a blast and I love him more than just about anything, but until recently his energy level was insane (not that he has a lack of energy now or anything, he just controls it better now). The vet said Rowdy is definetly the best name we could have given him. I hope you enjoy your new pup as much as I have mine, good luck.

04-26-2011, 01:23 PM	#3
RANOVRU Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 464	Ha ha! Cute pup. My other half is much worse. Consider yourself lucky.

04-26-2011, 01:24 PM	#4
BEELZEBOB I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: By a lake in Thornton Posts: 2,218	What a good boy! I love Labs. if its plausible for you and your work situation, keep him with you as much as possible. they are hyper, but also pretty darn smart, and a wonderful dog to train. get a clicker!

04-26-2011, 01:49 PM	#6
RANOVRU Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 464	Yeah a labs really not one of those breeds to keep tied up but you gotta do what you gotta do. Def make sure he gets plenty of exercise. I hear the No Bark works pretty well?? I guess "they" figure hearing loss is more humane than a zap lol. Do you live in town or rural? Its too early to say that he wont be trained well enough to stay around the house imo. However if the first applies to you than Im sure your zone permits some type of restraint.

04-26-2011, 01:54 PM	#7
ROWDY RACING I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 7,967	A fenced in yard is a must, it was the first thing I did. Clickers and shock collars are not necessary, but basic obediance training is a very good idea. Labs are very smart and if you can keep their attention they listen very well.

04-26-2011, 02:41 PM	#13
ROWDY RACING I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 7,967	Just remember there are no bad dogs, just bad dog owners.

04-26-2011, 02:48 PM	#16
Duuuuuuuude Suck it up! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 11,652	Ha! Funny story that I forgot to mention... After Lenny piddled on his puppy pad, my son asked why he wasn't potty trained yet. I told him it takes time, and he said "yeah, but he's 10 weeks old already!" I looked him square in the eye and mentioned how he pooped his pants every day for 3 years before he learned to use the toilet. End of discussion.

04-26-2011, 02:50 PM	#17
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	I saw the thread title and without even taking the second to hover the mouse over the title to see what it was about, I thought Motröhead's Lemmy died. And then I thought, at least he made a cool Foo Fighters video before he died. Then I saw a doggie who's name is Lenny. All is well again in my world.

04-26-2011, 03:05 PM	#19
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Probably right. Don't think I've ever had to explain it beyond Lemmy. "Who?" "Dude with the two huge things on his cheek." "Who?" "Motörhead?" "Ah." "What are you, queer?" It's more like, "Lemmy." "Yep."

04-26-2011, 03:59 PM	#20
BEELZEBOB I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: By a lake in Thornton Posts: 2,218	the best labs have a purpose. they benefit greatly from a stern and loving master, and the relationship/bond that you establish when you train them. w/ a lab, just focus on sit and stay. I've had 2 black labs, and if you get them to obey, not just listen, to sit and stay, they are wonderful dogs. my old lab i had as a kid, would sit and stay in about 3' of water while we fished. they are a wonderful breed.

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