I also don't agree with the "no dog parks" statement. That is the best way to socialize a new dog. Now, if they go to a dog park and discover the dog is dog agressive, then sure....no dog parks.

I was also going to suggest lots of socialization, period. With people and other dogs. I've learned this the hard way with my first dog. She is not agressive, but she just gets so excited she can't control herself around other dogs. Had I done more socialization when she was younger I probably would have avoided this. My second dog is fine. And I didn't socialize him too much either. Could just be different personalities, I suppose. But anyway, lots of socialization.

Oh, and we'd love to see pictures of your new pup too.