Hello again.
The Yogi story.
Back story- I had a Black Lab named Baloo.
He left me in 2021 when he was 13.
I called a Breeder in Lodi California ( Micons Labradors)
I wanted another Labrador.
Yellow
Black
Chocolate, Male or Female, it wouldn't matter.
The dog was going to be Yogi as a name.
Breeder had a litter!
I got the last pick
The Runt.
A female.
......and...?
I met her but had to wait two excruciating months to bring her home.
I read ALOT of books, but nothing prepares you for the reality of a dog in person .
Yogi was going to be my First puppy .
I have had dogs before, but never a puppy. I've wanted a Chocolate Labrador since I was eight years old .
Finally the day arrived to bring her home.
Lots of curious barking- where's my Mom?
I knew i had to be Mom / Dad / Sibling and Alpha all at once .
I was able to bring her to work with me . We were never separated from each other for a long time .
The first year was a BIG learning experience for me .
One thing I did know is-
DO NOT GET MAD AT MY DOG
I don't want Yogi scared of me .
Shes beautiful , wonderful and everything i ever wanted in a Labrador.
The breeder asked if I was a hunter
́No.....no Field Dog for me.
Am I a runner ?
No....no athletic Dog for me.
What dk do you do? I was asked .
Not much
Perfect ! A show dog for you .
Yogi comes from a lîne of Champion Showdogs....
and she rarely barks .
She is my love
My buddy.
My Car companion
My Bedtime cuddlebunny.
She goes everywhere with me
My life revolves around her.
I took a job closer to home for her ( i live alone)
I know she's not here forever so I make every minute with her coùnt
Story Shared by Robert Vickers
