- he helps you clean out your fridge by picking up the crumbs at the bottom - he helps you defrost your freezer by licking off the ice - he snaffles a bug walking across the tiles - he hoovers up the veggie chucks that drop onto the floor - he separates my underwear from out of the big pile of washing on the floor (every single time!!!!) That's how helpful he's been in just the last hour!!!!
Re: Isn't a labrador helpful when.... Yes, very helpful! Simba is often referred to as my portable wet/dry vac. He also excels at greeting guests and doing the pre-rinse of the dishes, too!
Re: Isn't a labrador helpful when.... That's one well trained dog If he can clean windows he can come visit Juno ;D
Re: Isn't a labrador helpful when.... Don't forget their important role as official greeter. I was going to say guard dog but no one would take it seriously.
Re: Isn't a labrador helpful when.... Harley is a great guard dog..........until you open the door and she licks you all over
Re: Isn't a labrador helpful when.... Homer does a great job shredding all the bills that come through the letter box.
Re: Isn't a labrador helpful when.... My husband wanted to change Molly's name to Pre-wash as she helpfully gives the plates a quick clean before the dishwasher gets to work. I don't have to worry when the Grandchildren drop food, Molly is so diligent in cleaning up after them.
Re: Isn't a labrador helpful when.... [quote author=kateincornwall link=topic=10484.msg154936#msg154936 date=1428389113] Such a help in the garden too , especially pruning [/quote] And digging.
Re: Isn't a labrador helpful when.... [quote author=Hollysdad link=topic=10484.msg154944#msg154944 date=1428393435] [quote author=kateincornwall link=topic=10484.msg154936#msg154936 date=1428389113] Such a help in the garden too , especially pruning [/quote] And digging. [/quote] And scarrifying the lawn ... Did I say lawn?!
Re: Isn't a labrador helpful when.... [quote author=Rosie link=topic=10484.msg154945#msg154945 date=1428393866] Our kitchen floor has never been so clean. [/quote] ditto I miss when she is away for a few days. Have to pick things up of the floor in the kitchen :
Re: Isn't a labrador helpful when.... Charlie is a specialist, I think. He mainly does only 2 things (although dabbles seriously in rearranging the water irrigation systems in the garden too Fetches stuff - any stuff, because if it's not nailed down you have obviously have forgotten it and want it brought to you, right? I mean, why would anyone leave oven knobs in the kitchen or shampoo bottles on the side of the bath? Mad... Eats stuff - anything that's not on a plate, because if it's not on a plate it's going begging, right?
