Their instinct is to work alone without man's guidance. They do not have a strong will to do man's bidding. They love to be with us, but do not need our constant approval as many breeds do. They are very catlike in this manner. They can be trained and are quick to pick up new things.
Training needs to be fun and positive.
They do not respond to negative treatment. All puppies are cute. They are so new and innocent. They are also a challenge to raise properly. Up until they are six months old they have puppy teeth that are very sharp and can cause some real damage.