A client is concerned because their 10-week-old puppy, who was recently adopted, is their top priority for starting advanced obedience training. Based on the puppy's developmental stage, what should the trainer advise is the most critical priority?
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A
Immediately beginning advanced obedience cues to establish a learning foundation.
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B
Positive, controlled exposure to a wide variety of novel sights, sounds, people, and appropriate dogs.
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C
Focusing solely on house-training by limiting all outside exposure until the puppy is 6 months old.
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D
Enforcing long periods of isolation in a crate to prevent separation anxiety from developing.