What to expect with a 4-5 month old puppy! Puppy 101

Learn what to expect and how to raise a happy, settled confident puppy.

[@colmcunningham33c]

Thank you

[@bansku9661]

Good video 🙌

[@christiedbitner3598]

Love your videos! Super helpful as we are first time Berner puppy owners. Do you have a video on leash training? Thanks so much!

[@SitStaywithStacySlade]

Yes! There are many in the Raising Puppies playlist and General Obedience Training.

[@setapartfarmandgardens]

I see this is your last video since 3 mos ago. Will you be making more videos? We got a puppy last Wednesday and have followed so many of your videos and our puppy already knows sit, stand, down (puppy push ups), go potty (on command), go home (come home after potty), crate, place, touch, leave it, off and a few more. Every meal time i train and he loves it. Remaining consistent every day. He’s doing great on the leash as well. Looking forward to more of your vids hopefully

[@SitStaywithStacySlade]

I will be putting a few out. Is there something specific you are looking for?

[@setapartfarmandgardens]

@@SitStaywithStacySlade thanks for the quick reply! Everything! Hahaha we just love your videos. You’re such a gifted teacher. But specifics would be: Natural flea & tick remedies-unfortunately, he came with a few fleas from the the breeder. After the puppy push ups, what next set of commands would you recommend as priority to teach next. We have land (10 acres with gardens etc). How to teach the pup to leave it but not feel like when you go outside it’s just constant leave it leave it leave it and treats when he does it. How to manage meal time plus treats and not feel like you’re overfeeding. More or leash walking & pulling etc. I know that’s a lot, but those come to top of mind. Thanks so much!

[@goodkindt1]

Love your videos - am in the UK. Please can you do the same for a 10 month old!🙏

[@SitStaywithStacySlade]

Sure, check out this video, it might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnW5dmiPr6mYg8U

[@goodkindt1]

@@SitStaywithStacySlade will do thanks for the reply!

[@Williwang]

Hi Stacy, super information videos! Just wanted to ask if you’re involved in breeding and if so, whether you have any planned litters? Thanks!

[@samlbinj1]

Great Info, Thanks! 2 Months ago We Got a Berner "Kota" and She is Amazing! Question, She is 4 Months now and she is getting better but she likes to bite my sleeves and bottom of my outside Flannel shirt, See will start Play growling but sometimes gets a little "too Rambunctious and feisty" and I have some nice Teeth marks in my Hand where she misses the shirt and she does not know how sharp her teeth are and how powerful her jaws are...How do we stop this? Training her has been great so far, just need to stop the play biting...TIA!!

[@SitStaywithStacySlade]

Put her on a leash on her. That will help you control her. Redirect with commands and things to do.

[@jennycarey7584]

Hi Stacy I’m in desperate need of some help please with my 5 nth old pup . Where can I buy that combination slip lead from please

[@KH-yy6yg]

WHat about retractable leashes - I live on 10 acres and am afraid of predators so I leash him for play ( with retractable ) the trainer said to practice with a 6 foot leash on sidewalks at home depot etc - would that confuse him? Mine is just 5 months about 55 lb

[@lukepatrick6622]

whats the link to the leash?

[@kathlud1]

Hi. If I want to preorder a limited slip collar like you suggest for my puppy (picking up at 8 weeks), what size do you suggest? I would like to have it on hand right as I get her from the breeder. Also do have multiple sizes (and thicknesses) for as they get older? Thanks for any help!

[@SitStaywithStacySlade]

I would start with a medium and go from there. Enjoy!

[@LSMasonFoundas]

We just adpoted a 10 month BMD. Working on jumping behavior and pull walking. What would be better, a harness or slip leash? TY!

[@SitStaywithStacySlade]

I recommend a martingale collar or halter lead. Not a harness (they are meant for pulling). Commit to a 10 minute training session a day! You can do it!

[@LSMasonFoundas]

@@SitStaywithStacySlade TY

[@user-tn1ww6mj5h]

Our puppy is almost 6 months old and has decided that when she doesn’t want to come inside or go in her crate she will lie down and roll onto her back, belly up. Any tips to get her moving again? I try to be super exciting , offer treats move backwards etc. And she still won’t come if she doesn’t feel like it…

[@cal7281]

that's her submitting to you

[@Amy-ov3mz]

I have a 5 month old Aussie who starts out great on our walks, stays on my left, doesn’t pull but about 1mile in he’ll start getting jumpy on my legs, growling and barking, just starts coming unglued. Are the walks too long? Am I not giving him enough treats, like what is he trying to tell me? It’s so embarrassing too. It looks like he’s attacking me, idk if he wants to play or stop and take a nap. Maybe the walks are too overstimulating for a 5 months old?

[@SitStaywithStacySlade]

I would shorten your walk. He likely is bored and wants to play. Think about taking a toddler on a mile or two hike, they would also melt down and want more entertainment and less structured walking.

[@elsiehansen332]

What about a PUG PUPPY?❤

[@myfivebrats1972]

Wooow my girl is so short compared to yours😳

[@SitStaywithStacySlade]

They all grow at different rates and different pedigrees have different looks to them.