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Labs raised in Towns/Apartments

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Question
I would like to have a lab, but unlike my parents, who have three labs that can go outdoors whenever they want and roam around in the countryside, I live in an apartment in a small rural town, and could only let the lab out for walks or to tie her to a tree.  What do you think about raising a lab in an apartment/town/city?

Answer
Hello Robyn,
Many people have labs that live in an apartment. The key is to make sure they get plenty of exercise in the way of walks, a run in the park. If you are an outdoors type of person who likes to hike and camp etc. then your lab would make an excellent companion on these excursions.
 Please do not tie your lab to a tree. This does not provide any exercise and it would be like tying your best friend or family to a tree.
All the best
Karen
www.healthysaver.com