All puppies are micro-chipped. To register your microchip go here: https://www.freepetchipregistry.com/ Are you Planning on crate training? You want to get a crate that is big enough for the puppy to be able to stand and have a little space to move around. You don't want it too big to discourage your puppy from going potty in the crate. A full grown lab will take an extra large sized crate about 31H, 42L x 28W x 30H, so I recommend getting a medium size to start with then purchasing the extra large when the puppy out grows the first one. That way you’re not buying a bunch of sizes. Make the crate as comfortable as possible and never use the crate as a form of punishment, you want your dog to see the crate as its ‘safe place’. As far as a play yard I like this one for young puppies, to get one for when your puppy is older I suggest getting a taller one so they don't just jump over it: Amazon.com : Midwest 552-30DR Exercise Pen, Black, 24X30 In, With Door : Pet Kennels : Pet Supplies For young puppies that are still potty training, I like these pee pads because it helps with the smell and they stick to the floor and remove without tearing apart:
I have free fed the puppies with a feeder. I recommend free feeding because Labs grow so fast and have growth spurts where they will eat more during those times and not so much when they aren't. Here is a good gravity feed feeder and water dispenser combo: I love this water bowl but it needs to be hooked up to a hose so goes great outside. I actually had a plumber put in a facet in my laundry room so I can have it in the house and I have it sitting on a tray to catch the drips from the labs drinking. I never have to fill the water bowl anymore! Pet Supplies : Bergan Automatic Waterer : Pet Self Waterers : Amazon.com
Here is another gravity feeder that holds more food:
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