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The yellow lab I had in for training last year shed like a Maux Faux! Couldn't believe it! but a nicer dog I never worked with...

Next up is a GSD...talk about shedding...I'm going shopping for a leaf blower....

I've owned three yellows & three blacks. The yellows seem to shed more but might be it shows up better. Springtime's the worst.

Trap's maiden voyage. He loved it.

Lounging at the lake.
Yep, i Love my dog.

I had Jake for 15 years, he was a yellow, he shed plenty (not quite leaf blower material though, I love that Ingwe). We averaged 200 wild birds a year together for most of that time.

He was a heck of a hound and I miss him!

Looks like you've a good bud there Splat!

Dober

And well you should. He is a definite winner, IMO!

Tossed this fish back, and it waited to recover too long. Trap was havin it.

Took TRAP to the po today to get an mo for goose dekes, shopping at walmart, and to the bank. Here he is in the lobby of the bank.
He is so well behaved, and doesn't leave my side, none said anything about a dog in these places.
At walmart, an employee said he was better mannered, than most kids that come in there. I asked if there was a problem with him being there with me, and the now present manager, said "none" .

I got me an awesome buddy.

That is a very well socialized dog Splatt....hard to come by...you should be proud of him.

He gets a bit skittish around people. That's why i take him everywhere. Im hoping. exposure to "life", will get him used to sights and sounds he has not been exposed to before. He led a sheltered life at the breeding/training facility.
The past 3 nights, we've not put him up in his crate. We put a gate up so he stays here in the livingroom. Not a thing wrong. No potty, no chewing, and is so happy to see me when i get up.
He is starting to try to be a lap dog, like our little ones now.... No,no.. He's getting too big for that.

They're never to big for the human lap, just ask them.

Just an update.
Trap does quad retrieves on land and water with ease now. Maybe more, but stop at 4 for now. His hand signals are going great for blind retrieves, and is an absolute joy of a dog. He is totally bonded to me. Heck, i can't even go to the bathroom with out him accompaning me. He thinks there's a secret exit or something.
Had a long day at work, and we took a nap together.

Love that pic!

Good job on the training!

My black lab did the same thing, 10 years ago. His first ride home, and about 1 mile from home, he threw up.
However... labs are great dogs !!!

Trap went rat shooting yesterday. He did great. My only problem was he would lay down next to me when i went prone to shoot. I had to get up and make him stay a bit behind me.

Trap got his first ribbon today in novice obedience. We scored an 87. I got dinged alot for my first time out for handling errors. We didn't place, but still tickled.

Its always the handlers fault.....


Good on you, looks like you are having fun with your new Bud...

Took trap down where we hunt this morning for some training and to get used to the place.
He did great!
Set down near a log, blew on a duck call, fired a shotgun, and threw a dokken with a duck wing taped to it. That didn't last long as the duct taped came loose.

He is such an awesome dog!


Had to take a pic of him muddy.

Had to take a pic of Mr. mellow on the way home.
I love my dog!

In stead of "mush" You can just say "Pull"

You will never love another more.

Yeah, i love him dearly. Best dog I've ever owned.

Trap making a big splash yesterday while training.
I have moved from the wide open, grass park, to where we hunt with soft bottoms, mud, and lots of thick reeds and cattails.
He is doing blinds great. Just need to start getting more distance. He is also doing great at heading off a dummy in the flowing river current.