5 hours ago, martin-w said:

he was constantly jumping up us, uncomfortably so given his size.

My daughter had 60 pound Labrador that she had since it was a puppy.  When it was little they had it on their laps all the time.   It was a very friendly dog and wanted to sit on the lap of everyone who sat down in their living room.  It was very uncomfortable to have such a big dog trying to jump up on your lap.  My daughter thought it was 'cute'.

Noel

2 hours ago, birdguy said:

My daughter had 60 pound Labrador that she had since it was a puppy.  When it was little they had it on their laps all the time.   It was a very friendly dog and wanted to sit on the lap of everyone who sat down in their living room.  It was very uncomfortable to have such a big dog trying to jump up on your lap.  My daughter thought it was 'cute'.

Noel

 

 The breed is well known for being hyperactive. I recall they may have said something about trying training but the trainer gave up. 😃

Edited February 25, 20224 yr by martin-w

On 2/24/2022 at 2:19 PM, martin-w said:

I wasn't there when my beloved Scratchy was put down, and to this day I regret it. I was disgusted with myself. I knew I'd be very upset and wimped out. I think abouit it a lot and when I do it upsets me. 

My regret is similar, but somewhat opposite. When our Zena was in her final weeks I wrestled greatly with the notion of "when" was the "right" time to put her down.  I consulted the vet, trusted animal loving friends etc, etc.  Anyway, when I arrived home on Christmas day from family, Zena was not there to greet me as usual and my heart sank.  I discovered her under her bed, next the to the floor heat register - her favorite spot. 

To this day, I feel I "wimped" out, not making a timely decision on her behalf and may have caused her undue pain/suffering along with the indignity of passing alone.  I also think about it a lot and like you.... when I do, it still upsets me.