You have probably made up your mind with the pup but have you considered adopting an older dog, a rescue who is proven to be good with children and who is housetrained and more laid back? I just ask because a puppy of any breed is a handful and a young lab/ACD mix is going to be FULL of energy and hyperactivity, if not exercised, trained, and given LOTS of time and effort you could have behavioral problems on your hands again. Just something to think about.
edit to add: Taking the puppy out a lot is best, but especially ALWAYS after meals. Treat and praise when he/she goes outside and make a huge deal of it. Ignore accidents in the house that you find (just clean them up, don't scold the pup), if you see the pup in the middle of going simply whisk her outside and let her finish there, and give her lots of praise if she does so.
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