What "non-traditional" things should I train when I bring my puppy home?

I've been trying to come up with a list of things I want to hammer down immediately when my puppy comes home in two days, he is a 10 week old miniature pinscher. I want non-traditional ideas, I'm tired always reading "sit, down, stay, come". IMO, tricks can wait till we establish good behavior. Crate and potty training counts as well.

As of right now I want to focus on "place/stay" so that when we are out in public I know he'll be able to settle and stay in one place. Also "leave it" because it applies to not only food, but people and items. Polite and calm people greeting, leash manners of course, and a solid recall.

What else can I work on? Anyone have ideas that helped them with their puppy that are not tricks?