The breeder provides as many new experiences as possible to prepare them for the transition to their new homes. The breeder has merely started the socialization process. Now it s up to you to go on from there. To a puppy, everything in the world is brand new. Try to remember his perspective as you teach him what s expected of him.
Dogs learn from positive and negative experiences.
They learn fastest from positive experiences. You ll get best results if you make it easy and rewarding for the puppy to do what you want. Throughout his life, your dog will need grooming and medical exams. The first thing every puppy must learn is to allow himself to be handled and touched all over his body. Several times a day, pick up your puppy and put him on his back in your lap or on the floor.