re: Chessies or lab

I’ve had 3 Chessies. Great dogs but do have their own personality. Luckily I know a good trainer who understands these dogs. They have one drive in life . To please their human. Males tend to be protective. I had one that couldn’t stand the sight of another dog but in the marsh he was a marine. Dog loved to hunt and never gave up. You can’t be hard on them . If they feel you are not please they kind of shut down. I always use positive inforcement with them and they react well. Most of their behavior has been covered here. Definitely the dog of my choice.