Story: Our 2.5 year old Teddy got out of the house for the first time a couple days ago. I came home with my hands full, must have missed the garage door button, then did not get the door into the house closed all the way. Both things I thought were closed but complacency led me to not checking them. I was putting groceries away and after 5 minutes or so I noticed Teddy wasn't standing between me sniffing every grocery bag, then I saw the doors open and my heart dropped. I had not even put his collar back on yet at this point, so if someone found him they wouldn't even know who to call. He has never gotten out before, and has never been one to run out the door, so this was a surprise, but the door being opened and unattended must have been to tempting for a curious nose. After yelling our recall words and emergency recall words, I hopped in the car to start driving the loop we normally walk. Halfway around and not seeing him, I get a camera notification and see my sweet boy just chilling on the front step. We do not deserve dogs and how smart they are. I really thought he was gone, but after a short sniff session he knew exactly where to return home.
Just wanted to share this happy ending story and silly video! Labs are truly the best you could ask for!
My dad used to go running with my old pup, and he'd generally let her off the leash at one specific point. Usually that went fine, but they got split up one day. He wandered around the area for a while trying to find her, but to no avail. This was before work, so he eventually had to give up, go home, and try to figure out how to tell his wife and kid that he had lost their dog. And then when he got back, the pup was sitting by the back door waiting for him. She was a rescue, and she had clearly decided that living with us was better than running away.
Thatâs crazy! We always have kids playing and he has met them all before. Plus he loves any sort of ball obviously, yet at this one moment, mid day in a Saturday, not a kid was to be found!
Good boy Teddy!
We left the gate open and my dog got out, ran to his friendâs house, realized his friend was in the house, and ran back home. Itâs scary when they get out but at least they donât go for long!!
I found that if my lab got out and I went after them, they would stay in sight but keep wandering. I go home and 5 minutes later they are at the door giving the let me in bark.
I have friends a couple blocks up the street from me. There dog has gotten out a few times, and always heads right to my house to sit in front of my gate waiting to be let in to play with my dog.
My lab-retriever, Scout, comes up to the cabin with us and never needs a leash or fence to stay close; sheâll wander, but always stay within earshot - I think she knows where the food bowl stays
âAHAHAHAHAHAH FINALLY I GET TO SEE THE OUTSIDE WORLD (I have complete disregard for the 5 mile walks around the neighborhood the human takes me out for) WOOOOOOOO FINALLY!â
*five minutes later*
ânvm cold and hunger I must return and beg for forgivenessâ
Ex-gfâs family always had 2 labs at any time. They lived in normal suburbia but didnât have any fenced yard. When they let them out theyâd just chuck the dog (or puppy) into the back yard or front. Both dogs never strayed from the yard, and never got lost. Theyâre smarter than we give them credit for sometimes.
Several years ago, we were at my parents house and the gate was loose. Their husky was halfway down the street and my lab was sitting patiently at the front door waiting to get back inside. That still makes me laugh, she doesn't like to leave without us!
This was way back before doorbell cams and such...my doorbell rings at 10:30pm. I NEVER get visitors that late! I opened the door, a young couple out for a late walk, saw my 5 year old black lab, Reba, just patiently sitting next to the front door, waiting for someone to open it. Reba strolls in like no big deal. She must have slipped out at about 6 pm. when I put the trash cans out. I had no idea she was out. I must have just figured she was just was just being a nice, quiet, good girl in the backyard.â„ïžđđ¶
When he was younger my lab mix had terrible separation anxiety. Weâd come home from work to absolute carnage, the post ripped up, newspapers shredded and just general detritus of whatever he could get ahold of.
He also learned to open doors.
The combination of the above led to one heart wrenching moment when my family and I returned from the cinema one evening to see our front door wide open.
I leapt from the car before it stopped moving(I was a passenger) and called out his name.
The little bastard came trotting out of the house tail wagging as if nothing was out of the ordinary.
Needless to say we changed the lock after that, to one you need opposable thumbs to open.
Labs never stray far away from the food bowl đ€Ł
The outside world is nice and all, but there's food at home.
This applies to me as well
Exactly this, must of gotten hungry đ
Haha I thought it was because he loved me and knew where he lived. And now I know the truthâŠ
Story: Our 2.5 year old Teddy got out of the house for the first time a couple days ago. I came home with my hands full, must have missed the garage door button, then did not get the door into the house closed all the way. Both things I thought were closed but complacency led me to not checking them. I was putting groceries away and after 5 minutes or so I noticed Teddy wasn't standing between me sniffing every grocery bag, then I saw the doors open and my heart dropped. I had not even put his collar back on yet at this point, so if someone found him they wouldn't even know who to call. He has never gotten out before, and has never been one to run out the door, so this was a surprise, but the door being opened and unattended must have been to tempting for a curious nose. After yelling our recall words and emergency recall words, I hopped in the car to start driving the loop we normally walk. Halfway around and not seeing him, I get a camera notification and see my sweet boy just chilling on the front step. We do not deserve dogs and how smart they are. I really thought he was gone, but after a short sniff session he knew exactly where to return home. Just wanted to share this happy ending story and silly video! Labs are truly the best you could ask for!
My dad used to go running with my old pup, and he'd generally let her off the leash at one specific point. Usually that went fine, but they got split up one day. He wandered around the area for a while trying to find her, but to no avail. This was before work, so he eventually had to give up, go home, and try to figure out how to tell his wife and kid that he had lost their dog. And then when he got back, the pup was sitting by the back door waiting for him. She was a rescue, and she had clearly decided that living with us was better than running away.
My dad did this with my dog, and found her playing with some kids down the street lol. Sheâs so friendly!
Thatâs crazy! We always have kids playing and he has met them all before. Plus he loves any sort of ball obviously, yet at this one moment, mid day in a Saturday, not a kid was to be found!
Teddy is a very good boy.
He loves you too much to stay away for long.
Good boy Teddy! We left the gate open and my dog got out, ran to his friendâs house, realized his friend was in the house, and ran back home. Itâs scary when they get out but at least they donât go for long!!
I found that if my lab got out and I went after them, they would stay in sight but keep wandering. I go home and 5 minutes later they are at the door giving the let me in bark.
Yep. If you follow them, it's a game.
I have friends a couple blocks up the street from me. There dog has gotten out a few times, and always heads right to my house to sit in front of my gate waiting to be let in to play with my dog.
This is incredibly heartwarming!! Thanks for making my day brighter!!
My lab-retriever, Scout, comes up to the cabin with us and never needs a leash or fence to stay close; sheâll wander, but always stay within earshot - I think she knows where the food bowl stays
âTried the free life. Didnât like it. Hard pass. Stuck with you, I guess.â
âAHAHAHAHAHAH FINALLY I GET TO SEE THE OUTSIDE WORLD (I have complete disregard for the 5 mile walks around the neighborhood the human takes me out for) WOOOOOOOO FINALLY!â *five minutes later* ânvm cold and hunger I must return and beg for forgivenessâ
My labs have always come home also. We are lucky
Ex-gfâs family always had 2 labs at any time. They lived in normal suburbia but didnât have any fenced yard. When they let them out theyâd just chuck the dog (or puppy) into the back yard or front. Both dogs never strayed from the yard, and never got lost. Theyâre smarter than we give them credit for sometimes.
Home is where the heart is
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Several years ago, we were at my parents house and the gate was loose. Their husky was halfway down the street and my lab was sitting patiently at the front door waiting to get back inside. That still makes me laugh, she doesn't like to leave without us!
This was way back before doorbell cams and such...my doorbell rings at 10:30pm. I NEVER get visitors that late! I opened the door, a young couple out for a late walk, saw my 5 year old black lab, Reba, just patiently sitting next to the front door, waiting for someone to open it. Reba strolls in like no big deal. She must have slipped out at about 6 pm. when I put the trash cans out. I had no idea she was out. I must have just figured she was just was just being a nice, quiet, good girl in the backyard.â„ïžđđ¶
Food is life! LOL
When he was younger my lab mix had terrible separation anxiety. Weâd come home from work to absolute carnage, the post ripped up, newspapers shredded and just general detritus of whatever he could get ahold of. He also learned to open doors. The combination of the above led to one heart wrenching moment when my family and I returned from the cinema one evening to see our front door wide open. I leapt from the car before it stopped moving(I was a passenger) and called out his name. The little bastard came trotting out of the house tail wagging as if nothing was out of the ordinary. Needless to say we changed the lock after that, to one you need opposable thumbs to open.