I just got it a couple of days ago and I found it very informative and interesting. Some of it I already knew but I came across a lot more that I didn't realize. I think it's an excellent investment for anyone getting a working dog pup.

Now to my questions.

Ed states in the video that a puppy should immediately go into its crate when going into the house. I understand that a puppy should be in the crate most of time anyway so that they don't relieve themselves on the floor or chew something, etc. But when coming inside why must a puppy go into its crate immediately as opposed to, let's say, a few minutes later.

Also, Ed stated that only the handler should give the puppy affection. I presume that this is so that the puppy views others in a "neutral" manner and does not come to see other human beings as sources of petting. Am I on the right track or am I leaving out something?

My wife and I have a 22-month old son and hope the stork will bring us anohter in the next year. I'm planning on getting a working dog pup to be trained as a PPD sometime late next year. We currently have a 5 year old male GSD that is the epitome of a family companion and PPD dog.

My next question is this. I will be the handler of the new pup. At what point may my wife show attention/affection to the pup? As well we all (dogs too!) see my parents almost every day either at their place or ours. When can they give the pup attention? My sister is also my son's baby sitter four days a week. When can she show the pup some attention?

I think I understand the primary point. I believe I want my pup to see me as the source for everything in its life and to view others in a neutral way.

Thanks for your time and thoughts.

If Ed is unavailable perhaps one of the mods could give me some input?