You can build one or buy one already constructed out of chain link fencing from Lowe's or Home Depot. Make sure the kennel is sturdy and the Labrador pup can't dig out from under it. (Labs are famous for digging.) It would be wise to have the kennel located on a hard concrete surface to prevent it from getting out. Some Labs are like Houdini and tend to be good escape artists. Several years back, I owned a big block-headed chocolate male, called Captain Cortez. He was smart enough to figure out how to press a button on an electric garage door opener and break out. He was sort of a pirate, pillaging and plundering through the neighborhood. Luckily, a friend corralled him before he walked the plank and bit off more than he could chew. If you opt to keep your new pup inside, designate a specific room in the house and line it with

ewspaper to prevent accidents. Labs are fairly easy to train and house-break. All it takes is a little patience. If you don't have the time or the patience, you might consider investing in a professional trainer. Once you have established where you will keep the new canine, always have a fresh bowl of water and a bowl with puppy chow available in the area you have selected. Puppies are like new born babies - when they get hungry, thirsty or need attention they will bark or whine.

ewspaper to prevent accidents. Labs are fairly easy to train and house-break. All it takes is a little patience. If you don't have the time or the patience, you might consider investing in a professional trainer. Once you have established where you will keep the new canine, always have a fresh bowl of water and a bowl with puppy chow available in the area you have selected. Puppies are like new born babies - when they get hungry, thirsty or need attention they will bark or whine.