Thinking About Getting a Puppy But Worried About the Work Schedule? Read This.

One of my longtime foster families is thinking about adding an English Labrador Puppy to their home. They’re amazing people, experienced with dogs, and truly part of our program’s foundation. But like many families, they’re nervous about how a young puppy fits into a full schedule especially when it comes to crate training.

I want to share what I told them, because honestly, this comes up a lot especially for families considering an English Labrador Puppy from our program.

Yes, you’ll find sources online that say a young puppy can only hold it for four hours. That’s not wrong, but it’s also not the whole picture. Puppies adapt fast when there’s structure in place, and crate training is a big part of that. It’s not about expecting perfection. It’s about helping them build up control over time.

Most of my families work full-time. And yes, most of them go back to work Monday morning after pickup. English Labrador Puppies for Sale often go to busy homes, and these puppies figure it out. Why? Because we create a routine that helps them succeed.

If you’re intentional with your schedule:

Wake up at the same time, potty break right away, eat, drink, short play, then another potty before crating they start to understand what to expect. Their little bodies learn to wait longer, and with time, that crate becomes their calm space.

Would it be ideal to have someone come mid-day? Of course. But many people can’t, and their English Labrador Puppy does just fine.

Right now, this litter is already going outside or using the litter box.
Next week, the box goes away and we shift fully to outdoor potty habits.
This kind of early head start makes crate training so much easier especially for families looking for Labrador puppies with reservation system or those planning to Reserve English Lab puppies in Massachusetts.

If you haven’t already, check out our Crate Training Blog:

👉 https://www.wildlabradors.net/…/puppy-training-secrets

It breaks everything down and shows what’s worked best for English Labrador Puppy owners and Wild families over the years.

You’re not the exception. You’re not alone. And you absolutely can do this! Whether you’re looking for a black English Labrador puppy for sale, a Fox Red English Lab, or a sweet English Labrador Puppy to grow with your family—we’re here to support you every step of the way.

It breaks everything down plus shows what’s worked best for Wild families over the years.

You’re not the exception. You’re not alone. And you absolutely can do this!