One of our CCI puppies was a gal (Labrador) who would be used for breading CCI puppies, but still had to be trained to know her basics (50+ commands!).. her name was Stormy, we called her "Stormin' Norman" WOW, was she in a different category/breed than the Goldens! We often joked that we carried around a 2 x 4 to get her attention before issuing her any commands (grin). A 'bit' different temperament, and truly a challenge
through her first 2 years!! haha but ya know what? She turned into an absolutely wonderfully well-trained dog that was a joy to have around (and breed). It's all in how much time you spend with them, what they learn and how they act in different situations! Tis worth the investment. grin Labs are just as friendly, just as loveable, but to get them focused on what you want of them, well, that's when you learn to conquer or fail... like Ceazar Milan, calm assertiveness with boundaries... (grin)