Howdy from Southern California. I'm about to pick up my new family member. He is a 3year old Yellow Lab. He is still intact and was a stud dog so I will have him neutered as soon as he settles in. It is just me at home plus my African Grey Parrot and two reef tanks. I'm nervous and excited. He has had obedience training and he loves his crate and I have built a doggie door out to my large fenced in yard with a pool. I am glad I found this forum and thanks for letting me join and learn.