He must be heavily socialized before the age of 6 months and must get used to meeting strangers. By the first month, working puppy dogs should get in touch with some subjects of the flock to develop their senses of smell. They must be involved in working with the stock before the sixth months. Has to learn very young. After he is slow in responding to a command.
Puppies are large and active and their growth rate is fast.
Free running will be especially beneficial for muscle development. Quite happy to be out of doors in all weathers. It arrived from the Middle East. He has an history in Italy that can be traced back over 2000 years.