Puppy Resources
Puppy Stages
What to expect as your baby grows — month by month.
8–12 Weeks · The Sponge
Everything is new and everything is being learned. This is the prime socialization window: gentle exposure to sounds, surfaces, handling, and friendly people pays off for a lifetime. Keep experiences positive and short.
3–4 Months · The Student
Teething begins (stock up on chew toys), attention span grows, and basic training clicks fast. House training solidifies. Continue socialization as your vet completes the vaccine series.
4–6 Months · The Teenager Approaches
Adult teeth come in, energy climbs, and your perfect student may suddenly 'forget' known commands. Stay consistent and patient — this is testing, not regression, and calm persistence wins.
6–12 Months · The Adolescent
The body grows faster than the brain. Keep training sessions going, protect growing joints (no forced running or stair marathons), and remember the spay/neuter window in your warranty: 5–8 months.
One Year & Beyond
Your Bernedoodle settles into their adult temperament — the gentle, devoted companion they were bred to be. The habits you built this first year are the dog you'll enjoy for the next fifteen.