Preventing the development of behavioural problems is a vital part of caring for your puppy.
Try to ensure your puppy experiences as many new people and places as possible during the first 20 weeks of his life, for example at playgrounds, car boot sales and fetes. Be sure that you make each new experience as positive as possible by rewarding your puppy with treats for being calm. If your puppy is nervous around people or traffic, introduce these things very slowly and, most importantly, don