Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Pets

ProfessorGAC

(73,663 posts)

2. Good Story

Reply to Duncanpup (Original post)

Wed Jun 11, 2025, 02:05 PM

Jun 11

With our other dogs, I agree with you that labs are puppies until they're 10.
Except for Vincent. He calmed down like an old soul in about 18 months.
4 other dogs over 40 years met your description to a "T".
Vincent is the surprising exception.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

3 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Duncanpup irisblue ultralite001

15 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

The neighbors dog came for a visit. Labs forever puppies in their hearts. [View all] Duncanpup Jun 11 OP

Nice surprise visit! SheltieLover Jun 11 #1

Good Story ProfessorGAC Jun 11 #2

Great story KT2000 Jun 11 #3

Too funny! ShazzieB Jun 11 #4

Will you get Dunc a new monkey toy? sinkingfeeling Jun 11 #5

Dunc has plenty of toys. Duncanpup Jun 11 #7

Dogs still use the barter system. iscooterliberally Jun 11 #6

Stick for a monkey and a PBJ ...not a bad trade! MLAA Jun 11 #8

What a sweet little story. StarryNite Jun 11 #9

Funny. I posted my comment while you were posting yours. Biophilic Jun 11 #11

You know, I really needed this story today. Thanks. Biophilic Jun 11 #10

We're all feeling the stress and horror. StarryNite Jun 11 #13

If I were a dog, I would definitely come to your house to play! Dem2theMax Jun 11 #12

You sound like a great dog mom. Gymbo Jun 11 #14

One of our long-departed cats used to go to our nextdoor neighbors'... 3catwoman3 Jun 11 #15