A man walked by a table in a hotel and noticed three men and a dog playing cards. The dog was playing with extraordinary performance.
"This is a very smart dog," the man commented.
"Not so smart," said one of the players. "Every time he gets a good hand he wags his tail."
While your puppy is young, you have a window of opportunity for proper socialization. Once he has had a visit to your veterinarian, is properly vaccinated and your vet gives the OK, start to take him to various settings where he can gain social confidence. Expose him to a variety of people of all ages. Puppy classes can be a great outlet for canine socialization.
"Dogs, the foremost snobs in creation, are quick to notice the difference between a well-clad and a disreputable stranger." - Albert Payson Terhune