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We have 2 labs, including a 130lb boy.

Labs are very easy....if you do your work upfront.
1. Exercise and train your lab daily. You can do this in short bursts as they have a training limit. Then play hard, and go back to training.
2. Be consistent, labs become insecure if they aren't sure what you want.
3. They are giant batteries; full of energy. Drain them daily. Our labs can't wait to sleep. Keeping them going means no trouble.
4. They love to dig! Be mindful.
5. We have a pool and they swim laps until they are exhausted and will dive for tennis balls.
6. Tennis balls are dog currency! Have lots!
7. They are PURE love. Enjoy that!
8. Once they are 3 year they will mellow. They will be puppy like for up to 3 years.
9. They are happiest and will do well with kids or other dogs.

Let me know if you have any other questions or I can give you tips. They are pure love and you will be question your sanity in the beginning, but will be your best friend for ever.

Oh, and they are always hungry!!! DO NOT give in! Labs that are overweight blow out their CCL (just like our ACL). Surgery is around $2000.