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This whole thread is sooooo fasinating!!! Im going tyo go read the whole link now!!!!

OMG gorgeous!!!!! I dont think pia will be happy if he goes to a new home haha

There is pretty much 99.9% of the time at least one adult home in this house... the dogs are at the min, about 70% inside 30%outside, they spend a good amount of the day outside as they go stir crazy if aloud to stay in all day and come in for nap times and sleep all night inside.... When I buy my own place I plan on having a doggy door leading to a room that they can always come in and out of as they please.

Thanks Dju, Its deffinitely different.... lucky I like different

My old lab I had growing up would do it, usually a piece of bark or a peg, or something special she had hidden away in her kennel, it was only ever for certain people though and mostly me as we had a very strong conection.

Just thought I would mention the sig thread as there is a couple of people.... me included waiting on one of the lovely more gifted DOL members to kindly make us a sig, and no one seems to of been there for a while so just thought Ide say something here

Just wanted to say good luck and that I have no doubt that he would be able to make it home.... as long as he doesnt run into the problems you mentioned..... but also which home will he run to??

Well I know that there is plenty of other people here that have much more knowlegde then me but my opinion is... That yes she is confused, she doesn't see her "owner" as her owner, friend, boss etc whatever you want to call it... I think your friend needs to spend alot more time with her dog... esp if she expect such obedience. even as simple as coming when called and wanting cuddles from her.

Thanks guys Well I have rounded down to 9 breeders that I really, really like and sent them all emails to get in touch with them and I shall see where things go from here, I have let them all know that I am looking to get a pup in 12mths time. And a bit about me. Thanks again for everyones replies.

Thanks again for your replies really appreciate it. Yes I think I will go ahead and aim to get the pup in about a yrs time, Im currently working my way through the list of lab breeders on DOL.... its going to take a while but Im so worried and stressed bout finding the right breeder!!! I just want to do everything I possibley can to make sure I get the right lab, and I have a certain look I like... no LOVE in the lab, Im very picky as far as looks go and not many breeders breed consistantly the look I love.... But there is a few and Im still working through the list.

Also the breeder should have all breeding stock eye tested as well. Learn the breed,the standards and what they "like" about the breed and find a breeder who is breeding for the qualities they really like. Theres more but I can't think atm, and Im also waiting patiently to see what others have to say as I am on the hunt for my lab breeder.

Thanks everyone :D I grew up with labs and lab x's and I just love em, But I got scared away from the breed with a couple of bad experiences with dodgy breeding etc. I have been looking at breeders on here for quite a while and trying to decide on my "fav" breeders, I have been going to contact a few but I haven't been able to decide a timeline Ide give them of when I was able/ wanting a puppy. Its great to hear of other peoples experiences.

Thanks for the replies so far Yes I believe I could manage quite fine if I got the pup before the baby, I already have dogs and small ones that Im going to have to teach the next baby to be gentle with and not pick up etc, my 2 skin kids are rough n tumble kids that arent fussed if they accidently get knocked over by dogs or other farm animals, and its not something I am worried about..... My dogs are inside now and though its not easy at some times esp atm with a tiny toy poodle puppy that I have to keep penning cause she likes to walk right infront of you, I still wouldnt have it any other way, I want my dogs inside at my feet/next to me on the couch, and the more I think anout it the more I feel getting the pup before the baby would be a better idea..... Though I still want to hear everyone elses ideas and experiences. Oh and the other half is great, with both skin kids and fur kids, he never had a pet growing up (actually one feral rabbit) and since we have been together I have been teaching him lots, he walks julie, he feeds them, he loves em, right now he is outside in the rain taking Katie for a potty break, the only part of our deal is that he doesn't clean up the poo :D cant really argue with that!!!!

So so sorry!!!! :D RIP beautiful girl xo

My situation is, I have 2 skin kids. 5 and 3. One is off to school next yr and the other still at home, She is dog savvy. We will be moving in the next 6-7mths when we buy our own house hopefully on an acre or 2. In about 15mths or just over a year my partner and I are going to start to try for skin baby 3, so baby 3 wont be around for at least another 2 an a bit yrs, I already have dogs and a rutine with them and know what Im doing as far as training, socialising, that I want the next dog as a mostly inside dog like the others and that the said dog will be a male Labrador. The way I see it is I could A) Get the pup a few months after we have moved in about a year then my daughter would soon be off to kinder, but still mostly home, it would just be me, her and the dogs most of the week, and the pup would be about 6mths when me n OH start TTC, and prob about 15-19ths when bubs is born. Or B) Wait until after the baby is born and about a yr old to get the pup? My thing is then you are raising two babies at the same time? babies like to grab and pinch and baby puppies are more fragile and less able to get out of the way of a skin baby, plus the two would both be terrors together..... but It would only be me, bubs and dogs at home most of the time, I wouldn't be preg with a young, large dog (im not worried bout being hurt but being tired, though im used to that) I know both have their pros and cons, just wondering about others thoughts? If you were planning on getting a puppy but not for a while anyway and where also planning on having a baby around that same time would you A) Get the pup first and train it up, get it used to all the rules and well behaved etc before the baby. B) Wait until after the baby is born (8-16mths old) and then get the puppy, train etc with a young baby/toddler? And if you have gone through this or similar situations how did it work out for you?