Raising a single puppy?

I think he will be just fine.

The only thing you might want to work with him on is knowing when biting is ok and not ok. When puppies play with each other they learn how hard is too hard of a bite because the others will yelp when it hurts. If he doesn't have another little one to play with, he may not learn this unless you let him know. I suggest doing what puppies do, if he bites too hard yelp!

A rot will of course defend the kin that it loves while and in spite of if it is mandatory, it is their organic instinct. keep in mind which you're purely going to have a dependable protector and companion in case you handle this canines properly! via "elevating it to be a shield canines" I concern which you have a distorted view of what a shield canines is. in no way hit your canines!!! this could purely coach the canines to be vicious, not shielding there's a very massive distinction. Get the puppy in obedience training proper away and as quickly as you have discovered the thank you to be a good handler in case you want you could touch an excellent coach and start up the canines with bite artwork yet be sure the instructor is regularly occurring with what he's doing! bite artwork is taught as a game it is a exciting interest on your canines and could come into play if a raffle is made and the canines needs to guard. you will not have a dependable protector in case you don't get the right training as a handler!

Singletons are known to exhibit behavioral problems, usually being very assertive and even aggressive. Definitely put a couple of stuffed animals in with him now that he should be relatively mobile, and see if you can find someone with a litter similar in age (and size) that would be willing to take him onn for a couple of weeks. Getting him into a puppy kindergarten class will be beneficial for socialization as soon as he's old enough (probably after second round of core vaccines)

I found what looks to be a decent article for you http://www.dogbehaviorblog.com/2008/08/singleton-p...

I think its OK that he is a only pup. He might not be as socialized but thats pretty much it.

all i know is to read all the books you can and talk to your vet about any questions.