As for treats, Cheerios are very low-cal. That's mostly what Tatum gets - like when she comes in from pottying. She gets a dried liver treat after her bath along with a bully stick but other than that, we mostly give Cheerios. And I agree, positive reinforcement is the way to go. I remember "back in the day" when a swat on the hind end was how we disciplined our dogs but we've learned that this only teaches fear. And I would think that this goes for "threatening the butt paper" also. Not sure exactly how that's worked for you so far but I hope you find the trick to disciplining Tensley.
As for his size, I don't remember what Tatum weighed at 5 months but the typical way to determine "possible" adult weight is to triple their 12 week weight. And that's still no guarantee.
Good luck with your baby!
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