Zombies8MyWife
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She's a Chocolate lab. 8 weeks old. I'm an army veteran diagnosed with 70% PTSD disability from the VA. My wife said a dog would help me with everything a while back (deployed in 2013) and she recently surprised me with this little girl and she has made my life worth living. Like many others I never got help for my PTSD almost cost me my marriage and my life on a few occasions. I'm not one to whore out my military service for anything. This dog has really helped me and that's why I mention it. Maybe someone else will see this and go their local shelter instead of liquor store for help.This dog isn't even trained and she knows when I'm feeling a little down and will lick my chin or distract me with play time.
TLDR: I love my dog
Super playful.
7/16th wrenches for scale
Her "I'm sorry I tried to eat your shoes" face
Sleeping with her harness on
Sleeping without her harness on
Sleeping on my knee
Sleeping again
Nomz
PolkaNeverDies
Ah, the rare snuggleaphorus. Such a majestic creature.
ScatterJ0Y
"You are my human - there are many like you, but you are mine." - enjoy her and all her unconditional love @OP. Take care of yourself! :)
Guestmod
Not gonna lie. I'm sad your second sentence didn't end with "And together we fight crime"
stonebreaker6
You'll never regret choosing love over booze, brother. Semper Fi.
Edgekrsher
Is there anything a puppy can't cure?
mcstosh
wrenches for scale?? :D
Zombies8MyWife
I didn't have any bananas
Barrett50CaI
Stay strong brother. 2x combat vet here as well. Can confirm, dogs are immensely helpful in therapy. Semper
SpaceEagle63
Adorable puppy. And thank you for your service.
Spacelordmuthamutha
I can just imagine that wonderful puppy smell!
jcv44wf
To my mind, there is nothing better in this world than a dog. God bless you all: dog, wife, you.
cujo67
Beautiful dog op, her eyes are mesmerizing! Take lots of photos & videos, always good to see pets on here. And thank you for your service!
Idontlikewearingshoes
I have that same blanket in gray/black.
McDubie9946
please deliver 3 ear scritches every hour from me.
IAmAlternis
Ugh everytime I see a post like this I get closer to wanting to adopt a doggie =(
MoesToes
Stop trying to make 7/16 wrenches happen!
Zombies8MyWife
It has begun. I'm except it
MoesToes
hee hee
GalacticSquirrel
Shhhh. She's doing a grow.
kagapeme
All this dog ever does is sleep... this makes me happy!
VoltageXL1
I also have a choc lab. Hes old now but hes been the best pupper you could ask for. Your girls adorable btw :)
GuyWithComputer
I love your doggie too
WeatherWeaver
I have a chocolate lab too! He's the best. Enjoy your wonderful girl and never leave food in an even remotely accessible location.
Hegsbenedict
Has two 7/16th wrenches lying around, but no bananas. Do you even imgur bro? +1 for pupper
RaggaReactionLifter
Labs are the best. They always know when you're down, and how to cheer you up. Just looking into their eyes gives my heart that melty feelin
aminojazz
For a second I thought you'd pierced her side with the wrench clip... freaked out
Cthuluu
hufflepuffleblowyourhousedown
If you have the resources look into training her and getting her certified as a service dog.
ze391
Nice danskos.
GoBearsGo
I KNOW he will help you...
CaramelRhapsody
What a cutie!!!!
twoamartist
Advice? Labs teethe for a YEAR or two! Keep her on things she can chew other than your stuff. Freeze chew toys, rotate them, really helps!
padidalo
Also Kong toys filled with peanut butter, mashed bananas, and a little honey and frozen will be your life saver. Along with Nylabones.
prettierandyoungerbutnotanybetteroff
I wonder if other big dogs do as well. My american bulldog has been a motherfucker about that.
bananakitten
They do! Rottweilers and choco lab/Chesapeake Bays love to nom on everything. Keep treats and toys nearby, replace and treat when good (1/2)
bananakitten
Choices are made. It really helps because most of the big 'uns just want to make you happy. Super good praise when they choose on their own.
twoamartist
She's beautiful btw. Teared up a bit, but I'm a chick, so there's that.
Thetextistoosmalltoread
im a guy and chocolate pups make me tear up...remind me of my first dog.
sonofthebat
I'm a male cop currently tearing up from how cute this pup is.
Zombies8MyWife
Thank you. She will be teething that long?! She's already chewing on everything. Oh lawdy
padidalo
Whenever you catch her chewing redirect her with a chew appropriate toy and praise her with treats when you catch her chewing on toys. (1)
padidalo
(2) Positive reinforcement with labs works wonders. They aim to please. My lab was a chewer as a puppy but now he chews only on toys.
agoddamnferret
You can buy anti-chew sprays but they can have marginal effectiveness, I know people have put spicy stuff on things they don't want chewed.
agoddamnferret
Cayenne pepper, or something might dissuade her from chewing. Use sparingly of course.
valen00
We got something like that, our dog would seek it out to lick it off things. He's special. We say he takes after my wife.
PreciousPotato
Did you know that swans can be gay?
Sommelo
twoamartist
Damn you for reminding me! +1