i have had dogs (normally staffies) all my life and lots of puppies!
he seems to be really good at the moment.
we havent bothered with paper training, i am just always outside with him (every hr or after he has woken up or after dinner). we have had 4 accidents in 2 days, so not bad going.
he is alot more confident since day1, now started mouthing - so i just walk away and give him no attention or tell him 'no' if its an object (or one of the boys!)
He wore a collar yesterday for a few hours, i think its best to get this going asap. he went for his injections and didnt even blink, and was great in the vets - although we will see what happens next time.
he is enjoying carrots for treats ans eating 3 meals a day, and i am actively going over to his food and putting my hands in the way and the boys give him his food - all helps with the 'ranking' in the pack. plus if i get a friends toddler round and they put there hands in his food he shouldnt/wouldnt go mad etc.
he isn't allowed on the sofas/beds/playroom or upstairs - havee started this from day one.
he will sit and give you his paw for food and come to you in the garden - so training starts on day one.
i also de-flead and wormed him and today im going to brush him so he is used to all of it..
obviously it is early days with this pup, but i think he is v clever and is getting to know his 'place' in the pack. fingers crossed!
i am also getting a whistle to train him and will get the boys to help with that.
good luck! sure you will be fine xx