Puppy doesnt like us

Question
Hi Labman,  Well we just bought a new puppy two weeks ago, and because I couldn't get home for enough time between work, I asked my neighbor to let him out to play for a little while during the day.  We put an end to that after only two days because he doesn't listen to anything we say and we realized that he didn't have enough time to get attached to us before we introduced someone else to take care of him.  But because he only had fun over there, and because we're trying to train him, he seems like he hates us.  He just lays around and won't play with us.  I don't know what to do to make him love us...any ideas?

Answer
Maybe some of this will help:

''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.