i have a yellow "white" lab 18mos old and dont really have a problem with keeping his coat clean, in the spring summer and fall he gets a lot of time in the water then usually a hosing off before he comes back into the house.

there is no way to teach a pup to be lazy but daily exercise, especially in the morning and afternoon should make the pup content most of the time.

if the dog sleeps outside use straw as bedding it helps keep their coats clean and odor free, just remember to replace the bedding every couple mos