When the dog fails to meet expectations, owners become resentful. They feel they offered the dog a great life, but all it wanted to do was hide under the bed. You began training the pup the moment you brought it into your life, even if you didn't realise it. It's important to allow a curious pup to investigate, but with supervision so it doesn't get into trouble. A pup that's cautious or intimidated by certain sights or sounds needs gentle and calm encouragement to investigate.
Prevention is always better than punishment for pups.
To be socially acceptable, the pup must be housetrained and that means following an established routine. It means confining the pup to a safe, puppy-proof area where it can play happily without getting into trouble. Training Your People Friends, neighbours and relatives are sure to want to see the new puppy, which is an excellent opportunity for socialising. Ask these nice people to sit on the floor while they greet your puppy. Explain that the pup may feel threatened by the dominant posture of the upright human.