easier to pick up or train?

@sallypup (69160)
Centralia, Washington
November 1, 2015 11:22am CST
A month or so ago the neighbor's pooch got loose. The pooch acts young and foolish. It happily ran toward our other neighbor's dairy cows. How did the neighbors get their pup back? They corralled it and did their best to carry the lunk head home. Today the now larger pup got loose again. I saw the lady doing her best to carry the dog back into its kennel- the dog must weigh in over fifty lanky pounds. Cute dog but up to mischief. The photo here is our Leah. She is on stand! command. She knows to come when called. Imagine me with my bad back attempting to carry her anywhere cause she did not know to mind? Oh horrors for me. Lady neighbor: past time to work with your dog!
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@boiboing (13147)
• Northampton, England
1 Nov 15
I was out walking this afternoon and I spotted two young black labs. One broke away from its harassed owner and headed straight for me for a fuss. I grabbed its collar and handed it back.
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@sallypup (69160)
• Centralia, Washington
1 Nov 15
That could have been a scary situation, @boiboing. I'm glad the silly pup was friendly.
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• United States
1 Nov 15
@sallypup Being a lab owner (twice) a lab won't hurt you, maybe kiss your face but that's about it!
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@boiboing (13147)
• Northampton, England
1 Nov 15
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• United States
1 Nov 15
Are there leash laws where you live? Even in the country we have them.
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• United States
1 Nov 15
@sallypup Let's hope their dogs don't get run over to stolen.
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@sallypup (69160)
• Centralia, Washington
1 Nov 15
No leash laws here in the country.
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• United States
1 Nov 15
Yes animals need to be trained for sure..some it just comes natural. No way would I be able to lift that dog lolz Your dog Leah looks a mighty soldier.
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@sallypup (69160)
• Centralia, Washington
1 Nov 15
Leah gained 5 pounds this year- she's up to 84 pounds. I don't think she shows that she has more weight on her.
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@jstory07 (148720)
• Roseburg, Oregon
2 Nov 15
Do they have a fenced yard for the dog to stay in.
@sallypup (69160)
• Centralia, Washington
2 Nov 15
Yes. I've seen kids playing right outside the kennel while the dog was inside the kennel. Shameful is what I think.
@TheHorse (238277)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Nov 15
Training critters isn't that hard. You just have to be persistent and consistent.
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