Puppies must be socialized. For companion dogs of all breeds, socialization is vitally important. A dog that is poorly socialized will exhibit all kinds of behavior problems throughout life. It's up to the breeder and the owner to teach new pups and adult dogs that ancestry aside, they really belong to human society.

How do you socialize a puppy? You expose him, as much as possible, to the sight, smell, sound, and feel of human beings and other dogs. Breeders should make sure litters are born inside their homes, so that puppies come into the world in the heart of the home. From day one, the pups are handled, and by the time their eyes are open they are already familiar with human beings.