If it's OK with me it's OK with you
Your puppy will experience two fear periods. The first one is 8-11 weeks and the second is 6-14 months.
A very good explanation of all of this is provided by the American Kennel Club (AKC). Put in your search bar, “fear period puppy AKC”. They provide a very good explanation and it’s worth reading.
One of the most important things we can tell you is you have two things to teach your dog when you get home. One is how to deal with the world in general and two is how to remain alone.
I want you to take your puppy to as many places as you can. Introduce him to as many places as you can. Introduce him to as many new experiences as you can. Each time you do, let him know that if it’s OK with me, it’s OK with you. Have plenty of treats and positive feedback. Always reward any of puppy’s successes.
How to deal with the world in general
Here’s a good example:
Thunder! Many dogs are afraid of thunder. If it’s thundering outside in that all important first fear period, go out there and hold your puppy! Make him feel safe. Let him know, if it’s OK with me, it’s OK with you! If there’s no thunder because of the time of year or because of where you live, find a train station, let him hear the thunder of the train going by.
2. How to remain alone
Train your dog how to be alone. Small periods of time. 5 min, 10, min, half an hour, you get it! A frozen lickey mat is a good thing to leave your dog with. You should get one for when you pick up your dog. I’ll tell you how to use it.
No big good-byes. No, “Oh my gosh, I’m leaving. Oh, you’ll be fine”. Just slip out the back Jack. Quietly leave as if you were just going to do laundry or make the beds. There are a million other tricks we’re happy to share with you. They’re easy to read in Puppies for Dummies or The Perfect Puppy in Seven Days.
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