A dog needs its own place indoors. He should feel safe in there and be able to withdraw whenever he wants to.
You can show him to his place during dinner to prevent him to make it a habit to beg for food. A bench would
offer a fine solution in this matter. You never may send him to this place for punishment.
The primary socialization period takes place during the first 8 weeks of a pups life. During this time he naturally
learns how to act around (deal with) other dogs. Besides this he has to get used to all kinds of different
situations and circumstances. Contact with people is of great importance during this period.

Primary socialization (4-8 weeks):
This is called the imprint phase. It is important that your puppy gets used to as many
different situations and circumstances as possible. He will learn how to deal with other
dogs and not to be afraid for unknown things.

Secondary socialization (8 - 12 weeks):
Your dog learns to interact in its surroundings. Every incentive, either good or bad,
will be remembered for the rest of its life. All things that are not learned or situations
that are not gone through are very hard to learn after this period. In addition,
the primary phase is repeated.

Juvenile period: This period takes place until the sexual maturity of the dog.
He learns rank order and co-operation.