The routines we teach every family, gathered in one place — feeding, sleep, training,
grooming and the first weeks at home.
Keep the world small. A predictable rhythm of sleep, meals, toilet breaks and short play does more for a new Labrador puppy than any amount of stimulation. Expect broken nights for a few days and resist the urge to introduce everyone at once.
Puppies need a great deal of sleep, and an overtired Labrador puppy behaves like a wild one. Choose frequent short outings on soft ground over long walks, and leave demanding running or jumping until your veterinarian confirms your Labrador is mature enough.
Book the first veterinary appointment for the week your puppy arrives, take the records we provide, and follow the vaccination and parasite prevention plan your clinic recommends. Anything unusual — persistent vomiting, lethargy, limping — is a call to the vet, not a search engine.
Labradors swallow things. Secure cables, cleaning products, small toys and anything left at nose height, and choose sturdy toys sized for a strong-jawed breed. A puppy-safe area with a gate saves a great deal of stress.
Labradors love food which makes feeding the single easiest thing to get wrong in the first year
Labradors are eager to work with people, so short, upbeat sessions get results quick
Socialisation is about quality of experience, not the number of new things ticked of a list.
Labradors are low maintenance to groom but they are not low-shedding-planning for the coat makes life easier.
An under exercised Labrador finds its own entertainment, usually in your kitchen.
