10 wk old gsd behavior

Question
I am at day 2 with a ten week old gsd. It is my husbands first time with this breed. I however was raised with them. He is just going nuts that the pup has bonded with me(I get up with her at night,am doing the training etc). She will not come to him,let's him hold her but trys to get away and come to me. He says she seems disinterested. I tried to tell him the gsd is not like all other breeds and tends to bond with one person more than the other. Any sugestions? I think its to early to be concerned. Thanks.

Answer
Yes, they do tend to bond with only one person.  The more time he spends with her, th ebetter she will accept him.  

''Elevation for small puppies: Sit on the floor and gently put your hands around your pup's middle, below his front legs, and lift him up. He is facing you. Hold him for 15 seconds. Repeat until he no longer struggles. If he is past 10-12 weeks, lift his front feet off the ground, but don't pick him up.

Cradling for small puppies: Hold your puppy gently on his back, as you would cradle a small baby. If he struggles, hold him firmly until he quiets for 10-15 seconds. With larger pups, you can do this as your sit on the floor, with your pup between your legs.

Quiet lying down: Place your pup on the floor on his side, with all 4 legs pointing away from you. Use your hands on his neck/shoulder area and middle, to hold him in this position. When he is quiet, praise him. Lengthen the time that you keep him quietly in this position. When he accepts this position well, handle his paws and muzzle, while keeping him quiet.''

The quotes mean this isn't my original work. It is copied from my Puppy Raising Manual. I have long used these or minor variations of them, and they are very effective. You may want to give him a belly rub while he is on his back too. Helps bonding. There is a big difference between him rolling over and demanding a belly rub, and you choosing a time to roll him over and rub his belly. The latter cements your place as pack leader.