frisbee

[tatsxxx11]

Hmmm, you're boy's Finn, right? The Labbie? Well, the best advice I can give you is just to expose him to all of those things, frisbee, a ball, the water, retrieving NOW! Most Labs loves trying to retrieve anything, and given an incentive, will follow your lead. I introduced my Lab Star to the frisbee when she was Finn's age, rolling it along the floor, letting her mouth it, making it a special toy to covet. Once she was older, and was able to run it down and jump in the air to catch it, she was a natural. As a puppy, I would roll a ball along the floor or outside on the lawn and she'd come running back to me to roll it again. Try that and see how he responds to retrieving. You shouldn't let Finn do any flat out running for at least 6 months, to prevent doing injury to his hips. I took Star down to the water at Finn's age, just to get her use to the feel and sound and movement of water. At about 4-5 months, I held her and walked into our pool and guided her along as she tried to padddle. After a few trys, she was doggie paddling away on her own! After that, I couldn't keep her out of the water, especially if I threw a ball in! Labs are for the most part, natural athletes and will do just about anything to get that ball, stick, frisbee, wherever it may travel! Have fun with Finn and enjoy his puppiness! It's great to know that there's a Lab Mom out there that understands that Labs are high energy (NOT HYPER) and enjoy the active life! A well exercised and mentally challenged Lab is a happy Lab! You might also think about agility...though most recommend not before age 2 I bought Star some equiptment for the backyard too and she loves practicing on non class days! And if you can hook up with other Lab Moms that would be great. A Lab puppy will quickly follow the lead of an adult Lab!