From: The Art of Raising a Puppy by the Monks of New Skete

From: The Art of Raising a Puppy by the Monks of New Skete
The ideal is to be home with your pup all the time the first week, but if not possible, do the best to give your pup lots of attention, provide a secure and
predictable environment
Have as much of a consistent
environment available for your
pup especially during its first week
of adjustment.
We have never had a car-sick
pup. Labs do not have the sensitive
stomach some smaller breeds have.
Some people use the Puppy
Aptitude test but we have not
found it particularly helpful in the
long run. Personalities can be
hard to know at 7 weeks old, but
if we have something notable we
have seen, we can let you know.
We will provide a written health
record as well as pedigree and
AKC registration slip
Leaving the litter is the most stressful thing you dog will probably experience in its life.
Some ideas to help the transition from the Monks of New Skete:
We use Eukanuba Large Breed Puppy chow. They provide 2 pounds + a $2 off coupon. If you change
foods mix this 1/2 and 1/2 with your new food for a gradual change