[bradleysmum]

Hi There,

How's about starting up our very own guide to owning a labrador.

Whatever tips you may have, add them here - i'm sure someone will appreciate them. :wink:

I'll start you all of :

No.1

Make sure you are a member of labforums


Julie

 

[NicolaL]

2. Give your lab lots of cuddles!

Human touch is so important and helps to form that wonderful bond - always makes me feel better too! Also make sure that they are happy with you 'examining them' e.g. touching their tails, face, paws etc so that they are able to cope better at the vets etc.

Nic
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[frodosmom]

No. 3.. Get used to all the biting & nibbing ( julie LOVED the no 1..make that MANDATORY)

 

[thrupence]

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[Rebel1]

No 5.

invest in a very good hoover. you will need it

 

[Fay]

No. 6 you need eyes in the back of your head :lol:

 

[BaileyBear]

Invest in some durable toys

 

[Rebel1]

No 8
buy shares in a kitchen roll company. shares will double with the amount you will use :lol:

 

[Hersheys]

No9: Wear clothes that do not show all the dog hairs

 

[Karen_theArtist]

Have a lot of patience - the pups do get there in the end :wink:

 

[Fay]

no. 11 Have arms like an octopus when putting out washing. 2 to put it out and lots to stop your Lab spreading the reast around the garden.

 

[Kev]

No.12
Bounce a spacehopper around your living room to make sure you have enough room for a Lab :lol:

 

[bradleysmum]

No.13

Invest in a kong to keep your lab happy

 

[shelley]

Buy (or leave up) the stairgate if you want a dog free bedroom. They work out stairs much quicker than you think.

Shelley

 

[anna]

15. read up as much as you can about dog psychology and calming signals as you can. understanding them is one of the first rules of co habitation!

Anna

 

[Rebel1]

No 16.
buy a good pair of wellies and water proof jacket for those lovely walks in the rain, snow, hail etc etc. :wink:

 

[Hersheys]

No17. Get Iron gloves for the puppy teething time

 

[mommy]

When buying a car, choose one with matching colour interior to your Lab!

 

[GrecianExile]

You can never, ever be houseproud when you own a Lab!!

 

[GrecianExile]

A good air freshener is essential, to hide any lab trumps :lol: