We have been offered a 15month old Lab. He is lovely and well trained, used to small children. I need to take the commitment very seriously (obviously!!) and know that I can fit his needs into my life.
What would be your Lab's schedule - ie: walking (when/ how long each day) How long can they be left during the day (if I decide to do a days shopping), when do you feed them, let them out. Can you train them to poo in specific places? (We have a wood right outside our gate which would be perfect!! I don't know how I would search for poo in the garden as it is over an acre).
I know that I need to ask the owner most of these questions but at the same time, she is keen to find him a home so might be very positive IYSWIM. (Her circumstances have changed - left husband and gone back to work so can't continue to have him).
I am a SAHM and in September will only have one child at home (2) but she will be at nursery on three mornings so I could do long walks then. Am wondering how I will give him a good walk in the holidays with three children in tow which is why I am interested in how far they need to walk and how often.
Many thanks in advance
Please or to access all these features
Please
or
to access all these features
If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.
The doghouse
Please can you tell me about an average day with a Labrador?
19 replies
petitdonkey · 08/06/2011 13:20
OP posts:
Please create an account
To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.