Lucy's grandma (my mom) sent her this tire when she was very small. She couldn't even pick it up. As she grew a bit, it became one of her favorite toys.
Going swimming at the dog park became a favorite activity! She'd play with dogs for a bit, but once she found the pond, all she wanted to do was swim. That's her Lab instincts coming out.
For Valentine's Day she got a chocolate-covered strawberry, doggy-style.
Lucy managed to rip up the little tire her grandma sent her. I wanted to get her the big one. Then one day we were walking and Lucy found a $20 bill. She would have eaten it if I hadn't pried open her jaws and removed it. Coincidentally the large tire costs $20 so I used Lucy's find to buy it.
Here she demonstrates some of her dog paddling skills.
To all those people who said, "You got a Lab. Do you know what you are getting into?": I must say No. I certainly didn't. I had no idea she'd be so expensive with numerous vet visits, her crates, blankets, toys, food, treats, training...I even bought a Jeep to tote her around in. I had no idea I'd miss so much sleep when she was young, getting up every three hours to take her out. I had no idea how hard it would be to eat a meal without interruption when she was young. I had no idea how much fur she'd leave all over the house. I also had no idea how good she'd make me feel when I came home and she was so excited to see me. I had no idea how quickly she'd be potty-trained and take away that worry. I had no idea how quickly she'd learn her commands and skills. I had no idea how much fun it would be to spend the morning at the dog park with her. I had no idea I would love her so much. I had no idea she'd become such an integral part of my life that I can't imagine I ever lived without her.
Going swimming at the dog park became a favorite activity! She'd play with dogs for a bit, but once she found the pond, all she wanted to do was swim. That's her Lab instincts coming out.
For Valentine's Day she got a chocolate-covered strawberry, doggy-style.
Lucy managed to rip up the little tire her grandma sent her. I wanted to get her the big one. Then one day we were walking and Lucy found a $20 bill. She would have eaten it if I hadn't pried open her jaws and removed it. Coincidentally the large tire costs $20 so I used Lucy's find to buy it.
Here she demonstrates some of her dog paddling skills.
To all those people who said, "You got a Lab. Do you know what you are getting into?": I must say No. I certainly didn't. I had no idea she'd be so expensive with numerous vet visits, her crates, blankets, toys, food, treats, training...I even bought a Jeep to tote her around in. I had no idea I'd miss so much sleep when she was young, getting up every three hours to take her out. I had no idea how hard it would be to eat a meal without interruption when she was young. I had no idea how much fur she'd leave all over the house. I also had no idea how good she'd make me feel when I came home and she was so excited to see me. I had no idea how quickly she'd be potty-trained and take away that worry. I had no idea how quickly she'd learn her commands and skills. I had no idea how much fun it would be to spend the morning at the dog park with her. I had no idea I would love her so much. I had no idea she'd become such an integral part of my life that I can't imagine I ever lived without her.
4 comments:
What a great story. If Lucy could read she'd give you extra kisses tonight. She probably will anyway. :-)
GREAT pics!
Oh what a really sweet post(s)!
Lucy is super cute!
have you ever read the book Marley and me?
I had labs when I was young and that book really cracked me up!
Lab owners can surely identify with the antics of dog in that book!
She is just beautiful!!! The best part, they love you all the time :)
LOVe the story, thanks for sharing!!
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