Having Black Lab Puppies is a big undertaking. As with all dogs they are very cute and cuddly when they are born, but without the proper training and care being taken, you will soon find yourself rethinking your decision to add a new family member.

When you go to pick up your Black Lab Puppies there are some things you may want to ask the breeder or caregiver. You should ask them what food the puppies are currently eating. Find out how they sleep and on what. Sometimes they will have a certain blanket or pillow that they feel comfortable with. It’s important to recognize that you are taking them away from the only home they know and if there’s anything that You will want to know about medical history, tags, shots and spay/neuter information and if these dogs are purebreds, then get the documentation for that as well.

The first thing you should do when you bring your Black Lab Puppies home is let them outside to go the bathroom. Usually a car ride will rumble up their tummies and they will need to go outside. Potty training should start the second you bring your black lab puppies’ home. They usually can’t “hold it in” until they are 5 weeks of age and after that they should be going to a certain area they feel comfortable to go to the bathroom. Remember, black lab puppies need to go the bathroom six times a day.

Ok, so now we know when to start Potty training, now let’s talk about general maintenance. It is best to take your Black Lab Puppies to your local Veterinarian as soon as you receive them. They will need to get the proper shots and physical check-up so you can feel secure knowing your new family members are OK.

Many people will already have this done for you if you buy your puppies from a breeder, however it is best to take them into your own Veterinarian and start a record of your Black Lab Puppies. This is a great time to get FREE information on the proper training you will want to do with your new puppies. Also, ask the Veterinarian what food your black lab puppies should be eating and let them tell you if the food they were on is ok for that breed or not.

Most likely you will not buy your Black Lab Puppies spayed or neutered, so you will need to decide if that is something you will want to do or not. I won’t get in much detail here, but if you are looking for a dog for home protection, your children or a companion then it may be a good idea to have them spayed or neutered.

Following these simple suggestions can make having your new Black Lab Puppies a very fun and exciting time in your life. As they grow up you will have great pets that will obey you and have many good memories with your new dogs.