Hi there! This is Lisa from Canada who is the new "mom" of a 9 month old chocolate lab/Newfie cross. Although to look at him I don't see a lot of Newfie that's for sure. He comes to us via my son's girlfriend, who wanted a dog but the cute puppy grew into a boisterous teenager. We were puppy sitting for her as she and her family are gone for a month's vacation and girlfriend was informed by her mom two weeks into the vacay that she was not having the dog back. So Simba now has a new pack! I am not new to dogs, but am new to Labs. My previous furry companions were Border Collies - my lovely Jet just passed on in November and we were thinking about getting a new BC puppy in the fall. But God had other plans I guess and now we are proud owners of a big goof! So first time for me with a dog whom I have not raised as a puppy, first time with a Lab. He's been very good considering that I don't think he's had a whole lot of training, some of which has been counter-productive. He certainly doesn't "come" very well - although in looking around this site that seems to be a common problem. He's a sweet boy and quiet for the most part. He is stealing out hearts for sure! I would love to post a pic but having some trouble with that - any tips? I would like to have your opinions to see if you agree with me that my boy looks mostly Lab.
Re: Hi from a newbie A very warm welcome Lisa and your new fury friend (name please ) from us, me Helen, Hattie 5/12 and our rescue boy Charlie 2 1/2 years. You will get lots of great advice, support and fun on this forum, it has saved my sanity Helen x
Re: Hi from a newbie Hi Lisa, welcome to you and your boy Would love to see a picture too, so check out the Technical help bitty at the bottom of the list of categories. Will look forward to hearing your stories but this site is brilliant for help and advice. Jacqui and Lilly - 3 year old long leggy black girl
Re: Hi from a newbie Welcome Lisa,what's your boys name?have a look in the technical section,I am useless it wise But sorted the photo post withFlickr which is v user friendly x
Re: Hi from a newbie Okay so I am trying to post a couple pics... Thanks for the welcome! Our boy is named Simba...it's the name he came with, oh well!!
Re: Hi from a newbie Ack obviously this isn't working!! I'm using Flickr and followed instructions but I'm not having success. Isn't there a way to post photos directly from the desktop (or iPad, in this case?)
Re: Hi from a newbie hi lisa and simba, welcome from me and jasper almost 6 month, i use photo bucket, just copy and paste , i am not much help my son set it up for me , good luck so looking forward to photos
Re: Hi from a newbie Hi Lisa, and welcome! Flickr is saying that the page you linked to is not found. Could it be that you have the photo set to 'private'? Pippa
Re: Hi from a newbie Welcome to the forums! I bet that your boy is gorgeous Labradors are, of course, really a Canadian breed so a Lab/Newfie cross sounds like the perfect combo. You will have to get a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and then you will have a full set. It's great that your new boy has landed on his feet with you
Re: Hi from a newbie Hi Lisa. Just joined myself what a friendly bunch and some great tips to help us along. Steve & boys
Re: Hi from a newbie Hello Lisa, Big welcome from me too (and Steve & the Boys!). 3 going on 4 black Lab Lady here. Looking forward to seeing the pictures when you crack the system. I use SmugMug and that seems to work fine.
Re: Hi from a newbie Yes, I do feel like my boy should have a maple leaf collar, or something! My photos were set to "private" (thanks, Pippa!) so I'm trying again.
Re: Hi from a newbie Well can't seem to figure this out, sorry everyone. I've done everything in the instructions but obviously it's not working. Sigh....off now to post a question on another board....
