Potty training a puppy & have to work all day…?

I will be getting a Labrador Retreiver puppy in about 4-5 weeks and have been doing my homework! I've been reading up on potty training, and there's many techniques and tips, however...I have to leave for work at 7:00 am and don't get home until 5-5:30 M-F. Now, ideally, I will be able to have a family member help out until she is older, but...Has anyone else dealt with this (I'm sure there is), and how did you resolve the issues...Thanks!
Thank you so far for your advice - let me clarify - I will be getting the puppy in 4-5 weeks, that's not how old she is.

Also, I will be able to have someone take her out at least once or twice during the day while I'm gone. It's just that all the literature on puppies said to take them out once every hour, and I didn't know how accurate this was - especially if they are being crate trained (which is definitely my intention).

Again, thank you. I haven't had to raise a puppy in 16 years (my last Labrador I just put to sleep after 15 1/2 years of love), and needed a refresher!



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