“•Leave the puppy alone when they are eating. •Don’t take away a toy the puppy is playing with. •Let sleeping puppies lie, including staying away from their crate when they’re inside napping. •Don’t try to ride or pick up the puppy. •Don’t put your face right up to the puppy’s face; this isn’t how puppies greet each other. •Gentle petting is wonderful, but no hugs; puppies may look like they want to be hugged, but they don’t. •Do not pull the puppy’s tail, stick your fingers in their mouth or ears, or touch their paws; all of these things are uncomfortable or unnerving for a puppy.”