There's a lot more to know than just hiding your shoes.   Here are a few  tips on how to make your experience with your puppy as successful as possible.

If possible, pick up your new dog when you have a weekend or when you have several days available to give it the proper attention it needs.  Before the puppy enters the house, let your puppy eliminate outside in your backyard.  This way, very young pups will try, successfully or not,  to return to the spot where they placed their first "mark".    Also, puppies confined to a crate can not be expected to keep it clean.  It's not until ten to twelve weeks of age that puppies can control their urine/defecation.  Forcing your puppy to eliminate in his "den" is the worst thing you can do to a young dog.   The puppy should also be aquainted with his feeding area, water bowl, toys and sleeping quarters.

Young puppies feel alone in a new environment away from their pack.  Allowing your puppy to spend its first few nights close to your bed in a crate or an open cardboard box with a blanket is recommended.  You will know if the puppy needs to eliminate in which case you should take him out, and you can offer verbal encouragement during this transition time for your puppy.

When puppies get reassurance when they jump up, it only promotes this behavior months from now.   Before you pet your puppy, encourage him to keep all four feet on the ground.  Walk away if he persists in jumping up.  This will give him another chance to learn what is appropriate.  In addition, growling and mouthing with rough play should never be encouraged.   Encouraging this annoying type of behavior will only train your puppy to continue to act that way. Your pup's primary bond should be formed with you and not other dogs if you have them. 

Puppies can be compared to toddlers.  Look around your home and try to see what your puppy can get into and adjust your home accordingly.  ie.  Hide your good shoes.  Also, dogproof your home by hiding items  that are poisonous to dogs such as pain relievers, Anti-freeze, and yes even chocolate.  Educate your children on how to handle your new family member and be firm and consistent with your rules for your new puppy.

A visit with the veternarian should be scheduled to assure that your puppy receives all the vaccinations, heartworm preventative medicine as well as the proper neutered or spayed procedures.  Proper identification is also needed to help prevent your puppy from getting lost.  Order identification here.

Bringing a puppy home is a big responsibility and acting responsible on your part for the first several months of the pup's life in your home is the key to the beginning of a wonderful relationship with your new puppy.