Socializing is a big part of puppy training, and should be started immediately.
By 6 months of age I want my dog to sit, if it is a pointing breed I want him to stand, I want him to recall to his name, pup should have been introduced to the lead, crate trained and have had basic retrieving training.
Commands should be kept simple, Sit or Hup, come, quiet and no.
If you are going to hunt with a pointing breed, use the word Whoa and teach him, to stand and stay.
Be careful not to reward the pup when he is making noise. Teaching pup to relax in a crate can help this problem.