In Part 2 of Puppy Raising, we talk about the importance of seeing the traits of your pup honestly and using those to design your approach to teaching your pup.  Letting them just "be a puppy" is avoiding the responsibility of bringing your pup up in a manner that is in the long-term interests of you both.  There are a few simple things, which when undertaken thoughtfully, make the rest of your lives together much better.  Promise.