Did you buy him from a pet store? A lot of pet store puppies have this problem because they were forced to live in it for so long. If you didn't, then I'd try to discipline him when he does. Try and teach him that it's wrong. This is another reason why I don't support pee pads. (Don't shoot me.) Dogs should be taught to go outside and that's it in my opinion. Going to the bathroom inside is never okay with me. Both my dogs go outside.
His ears probably won't stand up if you don't take action. I believe you have to trim the hair on the ends of the ears off because the hair will weigh the ends down. Also, massaging them helps too. A lot of people tape them, but I'm not sure that's necessary.
You need to not let that puppy growl at you EVER! That's a humongous no-no! He could turn very nasty once he realizes that growling scares you. You have a dominant puppy and you need to get him obedience trained and soon!!
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