You do not get a dog like a Retriever if you are not willing to make it a complete, participating member of the family. They are highly active, highly motivated, personable, "people" dogs. Yes, they shed, they may dig in the garden, they love the water and your floors may look a mess.
That is why I wish people would RESEARCH the breed before they get it! People are so stupid sometimes! I have *so* many people talk to me about some husky they had, etc. and saying they "had to give it up because it kept getting out and running off!" DUH, if they would have even read one paragraph about huskies, they would KNOW they are famous for this! lol.

Poor little labbie, I hope whoever "stole" it will truely give it a good home! I like that picture too! Very true!