Emergency with my puppy

Question
We just bought a yellow pure breed labrador, he is 2 and a half months old and he doesnt like us or anyone besides the breeders, he doesnt let me or my husband touch him, he hides from us and has tears in his eyes all day and just sleeps and hides and is affraid of us and everyone else. We love him and we are so worried that he might not addapt to us, please tell us what to do ASAP, please

Answer
This will take some time, and he may never be good with strangers.  It sounds like the breeders failed to expose him to other people.  It is all too common for breeders to neglect socialization.  The period between 6-12 weeks is a dangerous time.  One sniff where a sick dog relieved itself in the last 6 months can bring on parvo or another life threatening disease.  Fail to expose it to strangers, including men, women, children, noise, etc. and you could end up with a misfit you can't take out in public.  They also need continuing contact with other dogs, but it must be limited to ones you know are getting good care.

So work with him trying to interest him in toys.  Play tug of war if he will.  Talk to him in an excited voice.  Be active.  You may want to try some of these exercises:

''Elevation for small puppies: Sit on the floor and gently put your hands around your pup's middle, below his front legs, and lift him up. He is facing you. Hold him for 15 seconds. Repeat until he no longer struggles. If he is past 10-12 weeks, lift his front feet off the ground, but don't pick him up.

Cradling for small puppies: Hold your puppy gently on his back, as you would cradle a small baby. If he struggles, hold him firmly until he quiets for 10-15 seconds. With larger pups, you can do this as your sit on the floor, with your pup between your legs.

Quiet lying down: Place your pup on the floor on his side, with all 4 legs pointing away from you. Use your hands on his neck/shoulder area and middle, to hold him in this position. When he is quiet, praise him. Lengthen the time that you keep him quietly in this position. When he accepts this position well, handle his paws and muzzle, while keeping him quiet.''

The quotes mean this isn't my original work. It is copied from my Puppy Raising Manual. I have long used these or minor variations of them, and they are very effective. You may want to give him a belly rub while he is on his back too. Helps bonding. There is a big difference between him rolling over and demanding a belly rub, and you choosing a time to roll him over and rub his belly. The latter cements your place as pack leader.