I strongly suggest a puppy socialization class! They will teach you many importannt factors there! Every owner should take at least this course even if you are new to dog owning! A second obedience class should be followed.

I also reccomend not giving any toys that resemble other articles in the home. Your dog can get confused as to which is really his toy. Example... you give your dog an old sock, well how does he know the diference between a new one & an old one? Also if you have the throw rugs that resemble cloth rags & your dog has a rope bone, they look very similar.

Also until your dog learns the proper items to chew on I would keep all rawhides away. They only teach a dog to chew more & more. The more your dog chews the better they taste.

Also you have to be stern, a very loud & meaningful NO or OUCH, you also have to be patient & consistant. If one time you tell your dog no then the other ouch then the next time you say stop, your dog is getting confused as to what command means what. If you see you dog chewing on something that it is not supposed to be chewing on sternly say your command, take the toy away & give him the proper toy to chew. EVERYTIME you see you dog chewing his toys PRAISE PRAISE PRAISE!!!!!!! It is a puppys natural instinct to chew so just offer as many safe chew toys as possible. Also by giving your dog lots of excersize it help wear out your dogs activity level & hopefully he will want to relax more.

Good luck!