Training warm-ups

I haven't mentioned some of the little things I've been doing with Reilly, to get him started toward being a working dog.  I've been too enthralled with a puppy, and potty training! So, here's a short list:

1. He stays on his leash to go potty.  I need to make sure he will go while on his leash, which many dogs won't do.
2. When we come inside, he has to stop and let me towel off all four feet before I remove his leash.  I hadn't remembered to do this until we had a light rain the other day, but when he's working, places of business will appreciate him not tracking in, not to mention we like to keep the mud from being tracked through the house.
3.  While I'm talking about feet, I'll point out that I'm also handling his feet regularly.  His breeder did the same.  Many dogs don't like having their feet handled, but desensitizing them while young will help.  His nails must be kept short so he doesn't scratch floors.
4.  He's getting a bath every three to four days.  Right now it's in the sink, and later he'll need to learn to step into the tub and get a bath.  Again, smelly dogs are not welcome in public places.  I am also not able to fight with a pup about a bath, and certainly not a big dog, so he's got to learn to stand for one.  This is another thing his breeder got him started on nicely.
5.  Teeth brushing.  People don't want stinky dog breath whooshed into their faces, particularly from a large dog.  So bath day is also teeth-brushing day.  It'll be a fun thing during teething time, I'll bet!
6.  Walking on  a leash.  He is still occasionally attacking the lead, but is getting better each day about leaving it alone.  He's coming to a slight tug and "Let's go" pretty well, although he can toss himself down into a puppy version of the two-year-old dead weight "I don't wanna!" also.  But walking on a loose leash is mandatory for this job!
7.  Today we've started introducing the "sit" command.  Not seriously, but an intro.  This is one they can learn really young.

So far, that's it.  Basics.  No need to push him, but it'll be easier to start out as we mean to go on, than correct behavior later.

He's a good puppy, and very smart.  We'll keep going!