I have had a few labs, trained the last 3 myself. Wish I had one now, but made the choice a few years ago to not get another until I live in the country side permanently and my kids are all finished with high school. My dogs were spending way too much time cooped up in their kennels and it was really bothering me. Found a good home for both to an older gentleman who lost his lab to cancer and said he didnt have the energy or money to train or have trained a new one. He sends me pics a couple of times a duck season of him and the dogs so I think I made the right decision. Have fun with that new pup looks like she is already showing potential!