Yes it may be advisable to place a radio in the kennel background noise, a box for sleeping in and most important make it chew proof..
If this is your first lab you will be very surprised how destructive they can be ...good luck Steve
The dog has lived outside for all of its short life. I am more concerned at it being on its own after coming from a litter of 10. Ive read on some other sites that they dont like a solitary life.
All depends how much contact it will have during the day .It will miss its siblings bound too.. noise and commotion fighting playing...
Thats why i said a