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Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss - New Pup
I had the pleasure of owning just the coolest Black Lab for almost 14 years, Earl. We were inseparable, spending our days together on the farm. When he died in my arms I was devastated.
That was three years ago. All wounds heal and I decided to seek another dog. I really didn't want a black lab, but we don't always get a say. And I rescue a lot of dogs so this one was for me. Meet Rika, who will be trained as a hunting dog the right way:   Asleep on my foot.  His demeanor, comportment and confirmation are just terrific.
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He's a beauty.
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Great news! Congratulations.
I had the great pleasure of spending the day in Malibu yesterday in a house full of dogs and cats. 2 Goldens, a long-haired Shepard, a Basset Hound and a mutt. I was so happy, just nice dogs everywhere. Puppies and dogs are truly the best and have a positive effect on one's brain chemistry, IMO. |
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Nice pup ! It looks like he/she is well on the way to being inseparable from you.
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YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
Welcome Rika!
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The King is dead, Long Live the King......
Now, poopy and piddle and crate training.....good luck.
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Good name choice!
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Man I know that pain! The new bud looks great. Let the chewin begin.
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Great news!!
Great news, Paul! Congrats on the new family member! Rika will be a fantastic companion, I can just tell!
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very cute!
fill in the specifics on the training for us? |
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RIKA - I agree - awesome name! He's very handsome! Kudos to you for the rescue - they make wonderful companions. Great story to come home to today....made my day sir. All the best, Baz and the girls
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Wow, great looking dog. Living without a dog isn't quite the same.
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Nice. I have a black lab rescue as well. Truman is a joy. Romping with the kids in the backyard as I write.
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I apologize for not being more clear: Rika is not a rescue. I wanted a purpose built dog to train, so I did a lot of leg and home work and found him. It was a very interesting journey. The last four dogs we kept were rescues and numerous others we've had arrive and then placed.
I am using Richard Wolters series of books to train Rika. If he barks in haiku, smartly, I'll let you guys know 
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Cutest dog I've seen in a long time....Labs are the BEST
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Cool!!!
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how birdy is he?
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I can tell you, he is so calm and composed. We had him on the water this afternoon and there was no vice. He is at twelve weeks...we are in the introduce, kindness phase. I will say that I'll love this dog.
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Black labs are the best. And the cutest puppies.
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