Is a Lab right for you???
"Labs chew until they're two and shed until they're dead."
Truer words were never spoken. Here are a few things you should consider before adding a Lab to your family:
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Labs shed year-round. If you can't stand the thought of dog hair on your furniture, your clothes, your kitchen counters and in your kid's mouth then you might not enjoy a Lab. Check out the Furminator de-shedding tool HERE. And get one before you even get your Lab.
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Labs don't reliably protect anyone from anything. Anyone with a tennis ball or an open car door will be received as a friend. If you are looking for a guard dog, please look elsewhere.
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A well-trained Lab is the best companion a family can ask for. A poorly trained Lab will be naughty and make your life miserable. And Labs don't train themselves. If you are not committed to professional training and daily practice at home, a Lab is not for you.
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Labs are bred to work for their people. That means they want to be with you, preferably at all times and as close as possible. A Lab will follow you from room to room. Even in the shower. If you want a dog to live in your backyard, a Lab is not for you.
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Labs are large but they don't realize it. A Lab will clear your coffee table with it's tail. And possibly try to sit on your kids. Labs add a certain amount of joyful chaos to life. If your life is already overloaded on chaos, a Lab might not be for you.
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Male or Female? Many people prefer a female Lab because they think it will be more laid back and affectionate than a male. This is not true. Each Lab has his or her own unique personality. Males can be big, loving teddy bears just like females.
