Suggestions for a new dog owner?

In a couple weeks, we’ll have a rescued 8-week-old black lab in our house

I had Shelties growing up (although my sister would point out that as the oldest I was out of the house for most of it), but La K never had pets

What would be your suggestion for first-time dog owners?

Replies:

Crate from the beginning. Puppy school then formal - morrissey man 2020-07-02 19:53:03
Goes without saying we get to name him/her. There are rules - 1NDGal 2020-07-02 17:25:46
Read The Art of Raising a Puppy by The Monks of New Skete * - RagingBull 2020-07-02 17:23:35
Sexier than a squirrel - plaid_pants 2020-07-02 16:23:18
- This sounds hilarious! - nd929 2020-07-02 18:24:59
1. Crate 2. Burn its energy with frequent long walks/runs - TAR 2020-07-02 14:44:06
- A tired dog is a well-behaved dog - thecontrarian 2020-07-02 17:48:43
GET OFF MY LAWN!!! * - Frank Drebin 2020-07-02 13:32:59
Love the creature to pieces. Best friend you’ll ever have! * - LAW83 2020-07-02 13:30:37
We have two labs - reilly 2020-07-02 13:15:54
Electric fence is a game changer. * - doolinbanjos 2020-07-02 13:07:43
La K? Is that your new double secret handle? * - Slotts 2020-07-02 11:54:24
- Imaginary friend * - El Kabong 2020-07-02 11:56:18
  - I thought that was Baba Louie. * - cincysubdomer 2020-07-02 15:45:23
Bill Burr on rescuing a dog from a pound (link) - Bellcon 2020-07-02 11:53:12
I have a 2 year old charcoal lab - Patrick Bateman 2020-07-02 11:47:49
Our fairly recent experience... - Kbyrnes 2020-07-02 11:44:42
- Did you have to learn spanish? * - ODSCHOOL 2020-07-02 11:46:34
Sorry, I have a cat. - No Right Turn on Red 2020-07-02 11:41:22
Many good suggestions below. - Tarascan 2020-07-02 11:36:24
Crate train the dog. - kormal 2020-07-02 11:29:24
- This is my advice as well. - hollownd 2020-07-02 13:39:11
Labs are the best. Make sure you keep him/her - ColoraDomer 2020-07-02 11:26:18
This book was recommended here - Flann 2020-07-02 11:18:03
Train them early and often, and consider pet insurance. * - Marine Domer 2020-07-02 11:06:37
Be patient - Jimbo Irish 2020-07-02 11:04:46
House training is like changing diapers except you have - cujays96 2020-07-02 11:03:17
Don't let them get fat. - Tex Francisco 2020-07-02 11:01:32
Exercise - 570tosb 2020-07-02 10:59:43