“We met neighbors we never spoke with before and our children now know every dog on the block.
Scout taught me to take life a little less seriously.
I appreciate the simplicity of play.”
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Scout, the Labrador Retriever that brought joy to a family (part 6)
“I used to think the dog ate my homework was a joke, but I have been a witness to Scout doing just that.
She recently ate several pieces of a jigsaw puzzle that must have fallen on the the floor.
Luckily, her unfortunate food choices have worked themselves out of her system and we haven’t had to take her to a veterinarian.”
Scout, the Labrador Retriever that brought joy to a family (part 4)
“The kids love to play with her, and they help with the walking when they can.
We also have given in to getting a dog walker sometimes because it takes the pressure off of us.
I can take the kids to activities like soccer or dance after school without worrying about running home to walk her.”
Scout, the Labrador Retriever that brought joy to a family (part 2)
“My son wanted a bigger dog.
We had a Bijon Frise before Scout who wasn’t friendly, but I grew up with a Labrador Retriever and knew their good temperament.
Half of my family is allergic to dogs, which is why we had a Bijon.
We decided to give the Labrador a chance with restricted access around the apartment.
She doesn’t go in any of the bedrooms.”
Scout, the Labrador Retriever that brought joy to a family (part 3)
“My oldest, who is allergic is off at college and my husband is coping.
He took shots for a few years with our last dog, (who was supposed to by hypoallergenic), but has since stopped.
Scout has not only cheered up my son who asked for her, but is a great addition to the family.
She is a therapy dog.
Scout makes everybody happy.”
Scout, the Labrador Retriever that brought joy to a family (part 1)
My older son wanted a dog.
I have two boys and two girls.
He is the second oldest.
He’s a teenager and he seemed a little depressed and it seemed like getting a dog would be a good thing.
Of all my kids, he doesn’t ask for a lot.”
Lily, the Black Labrador who was meant to be a Hunting Dog (part 5)
“I also love how much she gives back tome in regards to companionship and laughs.
Lily has a great sense of humor, and makes me laugh regularly.
She loves to roll around on the ground while seemingly smiling, and likes to steal things like socks, shoes and a loofa sponge.
She never destroys things, she just likes the game of taking them and having us chase her.
Coming home after work is pure joy, because she is so happy and we like seeing each other.”
Lily, the Black Labrador who was meant to be a Hunting Dog (part 4)
“Lily was there when I met my current wife and was so jealous of her that she used to eat her undergarments.
It took about six months for Lily to come around, but now they are best friends.
Lily gets upset when my wife is not around, and waits in the hallway for her to come home.
Lily has changed how I live my life.
It’s everything from the mundaneness of scheduling things, to the whole idea of having something you are responsible for.”
Lily, the Black Labrador who was meant to be a Hunting Dog (part 3)
“When I first got Lily, I was going through a divorce and she was a constant source of joy and playfulness, which was wonderful.
She required a lot of attention, which was a great diversion from the divorce.
She was great about getting me a whole new social network and seeing parts of the city I had never been to before having her.
I have made friends through my walks with Lily that are now part of my social life.”
Lily, the Black Labrador who was meant to be a Hunting Dog (part 1)
“We’ve always had a dog in our house and I realized I am not as happy without a dog as I am with one.
I had a friend who was always raving about his dog and I asked him who his breeder was.
Lily’s breeder is a hunting breeder.
The breeder gave me a big lecture about how she wouldn’t be happy if she wasn’t hunting.”
