How to Care for Black Lab Puppies
Article by John Monroe
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.
John Monroe has had Black Lab Puppies his entire life. His family has been Black Lab Puppy breeders for many years and he is an expert on how to take care of them. Learn more about Black Lab Puppies at http://www.blacklabpuppies.net
Question by <3 to live life: Free lab or part lab puppies?
My cousin’s last dog just dies and I wanted to give her a new puppy as a suprise. I was wondering if anyone had or knows someone that has a free lab puppy. And I know there is such thing as a free puppy because I see them all over the place. I would rlly appreciate it and so would my cousin. Thanx!!!!
Best answer:
Answer by darlyngirl1982
check petfinder.com – not free- but pretty close.
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Better off trying your local shelter.You’ll get one in good health and will be fixed ……spend a little money..you need a lil money to care for the dog properly anyways.
Try your local Craig’s list
http://www.craigslist.com
It will start you off in San Francisco… so just select your city and then click on the ads and search for puppies.
Good luck!
(anything pure bred will be next to impossible to find for free)
get a local newspaper sometimes there is free puppy ads in there that is how I got one of my golden retrievers
It is NEVER a good idea to surprise someone with a puppy as a gift.. They should always be consulted. What if they don’t want one, what if they had something else in mind. What if they don’t want a lab x puppy, or what comes with a FREE puppy, and it’s possible problems.. You should reconsider the gift and discuss it first.
please do not “surprise” your cousing with a new puppy. She may still be greiving and not ready for another puppy. Sometimes people just do not want another for a long time. When she is ready, she will find one, or one will come to her.
If she is ready, I reccommend http://www.petfinder.com there are lots of homeless labs and mixes in need of loving homes. She may have lost her beloved pet, but when she is ready to open up her home to another, she can save a life.
Talk to your cousin and her parents. If everyone is in agreement go looking for a puppy together. I recommend starting out by checking in your local paper for puppies and going to look at them. Web sites like petfinder.com can be helpful too.
Look in the newspaper under classifieds. There are so many unwanted dogs out there, and there is usually several ads for free puppies and adult dogs. She may like an adult dog too, they can still be great companions just usually come with potty training and don’t need all the vaccinations/wormers a pup does. Also, visit local animal shelters. So many dogs need homes. You can often find puppies mixed and pure in shelters, but adopting an adult dog can save their life as puppies adopt quicker, while older dogs are more likely to be put to sleep. You may want to take her with you to look at the dogs so she can choose the one that’s right for her. Best of luck:)
My local humane society has a “welcome home” kit plus a coupon for a dog of the new owner’s choice as a gift. You may want a free puppy instead of paying $ 100 for a kit like this, but if you get some of your cousins or cousins’ friends – even your family in on it – I think it’d make a great gift. This way she can choose her own dog when she’s ready.
Your compassion is awesome, though!
check the want ads in your local newspaper
Go to your local shelter or pound and see what they have and save a dogs life.
This past spring, I lost my 14 year old and 12 year old dog –within 2 months of each other. My husband talked me into getting a puppy to replace the emptiness I felt from the passing of my beloved Buddy and Sassy. It is one of the biggest mistakes I have made as a pet lover. I cannot give this new puppy the affection he deserves.
Sometimes, when we lose pets, we have to grieve before we can love another. When a new pet is pushed on us prematurely, the love just isnt the same.
Let your cousin deal with the loss of her pet and when she’s ready, she will seek another. Your heart is in the right place, but it’s just not that simple.