In tears practically every time I have to take Jenny out for pee and poop!!!

And, although I'm new to this board, I want to weigh in on the lab color discussion. Tuck Everlasting was our last lab. He was a chocolate. He was kind, gentle, and sweet (he also chewed, barked, and pooped indoors as a puppy). I do not believe and research does not support the notion that the color of the dog has anything to do with temperament. Of course breeding does...some traits are inherited.

 

My chocolate boy is from a litter bred for health and temperament. Mum and Dad are both from strong working lines, and are very calm, measured dogs. Saba is no more bonkers than the next Labrador, black, yellow or chocolate. He was a crocopup; I have the scars to prove it, and he could work for Fagin as a pickpocket, but he's calm and clean in the house. I get a bit fed-up with people telling me that "everyone knows..." a chocolate Lab is untrainable and a total nightmare. They're not. He's not.

 

My labs a nightmare and he's a black one.

The best way to describe him is a Tasmanian devil.

His mum was a chocolate lab and she was part of the reason we got him. She was 2 and was so calm and placid, we loved her!

 

When I was on holiday to women walked passed me and my dogs. Both dogs were sitting beautifully and waiting. One woman said to the othet chocolate labs they are always naughty. I just laughed and said just how badly behaved does mine look then ? Could stop laughing

 

Just found this interesting so hope you don't mind me jumping in. When I went to view our pup, there were 5 yellow and 5 black. All the black pups could hop out over the little ledge in the crate and were off exploring and the yellows were all stuck inside. Not sure why but it made me chuckle. The yellows seemed really dopey, in the nicest possible way

 

We have a 13 month old Chocolate Labrador "Abbey" who is the sweetest, gentliest, & smartest dog that we have ever owned. At 5-6 months old, we enrolled her in two separate training groups, each having their own strengths. She was eager to learn at this young age, and we worked with her diligently. She was introduced to many dogs and people of all sizes at a young age, including those in various uniforms and of all personalities and colors to get her well socialized. She has never bitten anyone or pulled on clothing as you report. It sounds like your lab has a lot of pent up energy and needs to be well exercised at least 3 times per day while working on her obedience and manners. Investing in a professional trainer in group training might be your only trick to solve these behavior problems, while her temperament is still plyable being under a year old. You want your young lab to be an enjoyable pet, not just for you, but for all around you for many years to come. Last thought - Have a vet check her out to be sure she is in no pain, which can cause bad behavior in some dogs.