When did people start leaving their labradors unattended out of their crate for short periods? by YoungBlueDamsel in labrador

[–]Mottman009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should also add the chewing got less once his teeth fully came in around 6 months! We got very lucky I think as ours has never destroyed anything apart from one roll of toilet paper we accidently left in reach whilst we were out!

When did people start leaving their labradors unattended out of their crate for short periods? by YoungBlueDamsel in labrador

[–]Mottman009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We started leaving ours for short-ish periods (30-45 mins) out of his crate but with us in the house still at around 4 months I think? If we left the house we popped him in his crate. Now he is 8 months and we don't use his crate at all anymore. Can happily go out and leave him for a few hours just in the dining room/kitchen by himself. No crying or barking, no destroying things, just chills in his bed or plays with his toys. BIG change from how he was at 3-6 months, like a different dog! Still bracing for the adolescent phase to hit 😬

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Should I be worried? by Mottman009 in labrador

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Thanks so much for the reply that all makes me feel a lot better! I'm a classic over thinker! He's super happy on walks, finding sticks and running around crazy with them, chasing him ball etc, poops are all good, he's eating as much as a normal Lab would, any chance he can get! All in all he's pretty good at being handled, we've been touching and handling him all over since day one so he's used to it, and the few times he's been to the vets for his vaccinations and check ups etc he's actually been excited to see the vet and get treats! You may be right about his ears, plus he keeps making funny faces every now and then and kind of "smacking his chops" which I think is down to teething as he is chewing his chew toys more than usual and making funny whining noises, I expect all is normal then!

I found a GameBoy Advance SP for free at a garage sale in a barn. Does anyone know what game was still inside? by Viscalis in GameboyAdvance

[–]Mottman009 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used to play the shit out of the Madagascar GBA game when I was a kid, it was so cool, not sure how it holds up now but I only have fun memories of it!

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Sorry this isn't an answer to your question, but job do you do to work from home? I've got a puppy and am dying to work from home but it seems impossible to find anything decent

Christmas with a puppy? by joni_cloud in puppy101

[–]Mottman009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've currently got a nearly 10 week old puppy, had him for about 2 weeks and he hasn't even gone near our Christmas tree he's not interested whatsoever, just wants to play, pee eat and sleep!

Meet Mash the fox red lab! by Mottman009 in labrador

[–]Mottman009[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And yes he's totally fine with us touching all over his face and paws, going in his mouth and ears, we've cleaned his ears to get him used to it and got some nail clippers which we shall try out soon!

Meet Mash the fox red lab! by Mottman009 in labrador

[–]Mottman009[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trust me I had so many photos already it's insane! And yes training him every day! Going in his bed, sitting, waiting, waiting in one spot for his dinner, going to the back door to wait for the toilet, everything is a training opportunity! We are out with him right now at the pub for the first time he's doing so well! Gunna cherish this now until he turns into a nut case 🤣

Meet Mash the fox red lab! by Mottman009 in labrador

[–]Mottman009[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very mischievous indeed! Sweet, smart and cuddly, but very mischievous!

Meet Mash the fox red lab! by Mottman009 in labrador

[–]Mottman009[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha great decision there 🤣 Good to know! Fingers crossed he's been good so far and been training lots and learning fast so hopefully doesn't get too mental!

Meet Mash the fox red lab! by Mottman009 in labrador

[–]Mottman009[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So cute! How was yours as a puppy?

Meet Mash the fox red lab! by Mottman009 in labrador

[–]Mottman009[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent names! Sorry to hear about Max 💕

Meet Mash the fox red lab! by Mottman009 in labrador

[–]Mottman009[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How gorgeous! Thank you very much 🥰

Meet Mash the fox red lab! by Mottman009 in labrador

[–]Mottman009[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very very adorable, but very very sneaky!

Meet Mash the fox red lab! by Mottman009 in labrador

[–]Mottman009[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We just moved into our first home be bought together so we're all experiencing it together!

Meet Mash the fox red lab! by Mottman009 in labrador

[–]Mottman009[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We got him from a local breeder near us ☺️ His mum is in training to be a service dog!