Lescoop77,
Yayy for lab pups !!
I had another lab before, (the one in my avatar), but she came to me as an adult, so we never had this issue.
Yes, you are right. I should say a firm *No* everytime.
I have been guilty of letting her get away with chewing on the comforter a few times, (that was before she dug out the stuffing, lol.) So no more of that! And in time she'll learn the *no*'s for sure. Thanks for the advice.

Dixieland,
Hey, thanks for the ice cube trick. I just gave her some lg. crushed ice chips and she seemed to enjoy that. Gosh, it didn't occur to me that her gums might be a bit swollen, but it's possible.
Daisy and I walk or run/walk everyday 2 or 3 miles. We have a couple of different marinas close by and a fantastic park by galveston bay with trails in the woods.
We toss a frisbee or ball (I've taught her to catch and retrieve.)
The next activity I'd like to try with her is swimming. She's got little webbed feet like a duck, so I bet she'll be good at that. Also, when she gets a bit older I'll take her on bike runs, (she running, me on a bicycle.) Then we'll be able to get some real distance in.
Daisy also goes to work with me everyday. I've only left her alone twice. My boss owns a home next to the business, which is on 6 acres. One of the acres is fenced in where Daisy frolics and plays with 3 male dogs, most of the day-2 lab mixes and a golden retriever. (I'll post pics of them all soon.)
So she runs around chasing them and getting lots of exercise and socialization with them. It's good because she does have some dominance issues.
But you are right. After we do a 3 mile run, she is very, very happy. The combo of being outside and getting lots exercise is key.
I think she'll understand in time. With these pups, I think you just really have to repeat yourself hundreds of times with some things. But eventually they do get it. When I think of all she's learned since I've had her around, I beam with pride.
*goes off to get Daiz some more ice chips.*