Am I doing enough for my puppy?

Hi there,

I bought home an 8-week-old Lab-Spaniel puppy mix a couple of days ago. He's such a lovely pup, and from what I've seen of his personality so far, he seems like he could become the dog I've always dreamed of. Of course it hasn't been easy (those shark teeth are no joke!) but I think things are going well overall.

My main concern is that I might not be teaching him everything he needs to know at this stage. I've been working on hand-feeding, luring, bite-inhibition, recall, crate training (he already seems to be settling more quickly in the crate), and potty training. I'll admit that we've had a few accidents, despite trying to remain vigilant.

I've also been exposing him to nature around our farm, the farmyard itself, and different family members. We also visited my grandmother's house yesterday, which went well (he wasn't afraid) but he was very playful.

Still, I can't shake the feeling that I'm not doing enough, even though we appear to building a good relationship and routine. Are there any other things you think I should prioritise at this age, or do you think I'm being too paranoid?

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