Comments on: Hyperactive Dogs – How to Calm a Hyper Dog or Hyper Puppy http://shibashake.com/dog Dog Tips, Care & Training Mon, 21 May 2012 18:42:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: shibashake http://shibashake.com/dog/hyperactive-dogs-how-to-calm-a-hyper-dog-or-hyper-puppy#comment-27256 shibashake Wed, 16 May 2012 23:30:25 +0000 http://www.shibashake.com/dog/hyperactive-dogs-how-to-calm-a-hyper-dog-or-hyper-puppy#comment-27256 Heh - yeah I hear that Pugs calm down after around 3 years old. Does she get along with other dogs? Play sessions with other dogs helped my Sibe puppy drain a lot of energy. Pugs have short noses though, so make sure they do not over-exercise especially in hot or humid weather. I also make my dogs work for all of their food. Frozen Kongs were helpful in keeping my Sibe puppy busy and helping her calm down before bed. Couple of hours before bed, we have quiet time so that she gets to calm down. If she is active right before bedtime, she gets too excited to go to bed. Heh – yeah I hear that Pugs calm down after around 3 years old.

Does she get along with other dogs? Play sessions with other dogs helped my Sibe puppy drain a lot of energy. Pugs have short noses though, so make sure they do not over-exercise especially in hot or humid weather.

I also make my dogs work for all of their food. Frozen Kongs were helpful in keeping my Sibe puppy busy and helping her calm down before bed. Couple of hours before bed, we have quiet time so that she gets to calm down. If she is active right before bedtime, she gets too excited to go to bed.

]]> By: Alyson http://shibashake.com/dog/hyperactive-dogs-how-to-calm-a-hyper-dog-or-hyper-puppy#comment-27223 Alyson Wed, 16 May 2012 06:22:00 +0000 http://www.shibashake.com/dog/hyperactive-dogs-how-to-calm-a-hyper-dog-or-hyper-puppy#comment-27223 Hello, I recently rescued a one and a half year old pug. She's my first small dog and she's a fluffy ball of energy. We go on two walks a day that are an hour or longer. She has plenty of toys and I give her a lot of attention. She's still SUPER hyper. She's constantly tormenting my other animals and I don't know what to do. I would love to let her run around in the yard but she's an escape artist! When its time for bed all ssslshe wants to do is play. Hello,

I recently rescued a one and a half year old pug. She’s my first small dog and she’s a fluffy ball of energy. We go on two walks a day that are an hour or longer. She has plenty of toys and I give her a lot of attention. She’s still SUPER hyper. She’s constantly tormenting my other animals and I don’t know what to do. I would love to let her run around in the yard but she’s an escape artist! When its time for bed all

ssslshe wants to do is play.

]]> By: shibashake http://shibashake.com/dog/hyperactive-dogs-how-to-calm-a-hyper-dog-or-hyper-puppy#comment-26886 shibashake Thu, 10 May 2012 22:17:14 +0000 http://www.shibashake.com/dog/hyperactive-dogs-how-to-calm-a-hyper-dog-or-hyper-puppy#comment-26886 Hello Sarah, In terms of biting at home, here are some things that helped with my dogs- 1. <a href="http://shibashake.com/dog/bite-inhibition" rel="nofollow">Bite inhibition training</a>. 2. Consistent no-mark and alternative command. http://shibashake.com/dog/puppy-biting-how-to-stop-puppy-biting#timeout In terms of pulling, here are some of my experiences with leash training- http://shibashake.com/dog/leash-training-your-dog Here is what I did for dog jumping- http://thedoginc.com/stop-your-dog-from-jumping-on-people Some other things that helped with my dogs during puppyhood- http://shibashake.com/dog/puppy-obedience-training http://shibashake.hubpages.com/_srec/hub/Train-a-Puppy-Obedience Hello Sarah,

In terms of biting at home, here are some things that helped with my dogs-
1. Bite inhibition training.
2. Consistent no-mark and alternative command.
http://shibashake.com/dog/puppy-biting-how-to-stop-puppy-biting#timeout

In terms of pulling, here are some of my experiences with leash training-
http://shibashake.com/dog/leash-training-your-dog

Here is what I did for dog jumping-
http://thedoginc.com/stop-your-dog-from-jumping-on-people

Some other things that helped with my dogs during puppyhood-
http://shibashake.com/dog/puppy-obedience-training
http://shibashake.hubpages.com/_srec/hub/Train-a-Puppy-Obedience

]]> By: Sarah http://shibashake.com/dog/hyperactive-dogs-how-to-calm-a-hyper-dog-or-hyper-puppy#comment-26833 Sarah Thu, 10 May 2012 00:49:14 +0000 http://www.shibashake.com/dog/hyperactive-dogs-how-to-calm-a-hyper-dog-or-hyper-puppy#comment-26833 i have 10 week old male puppy he was given to us at 7 weeks old. He is very super hyperactive. He bites whenever i put a leash on him and bites the bottom leg which is getting to hard. when taken for a walk he pulls so hard, likes to jump on people i had to restrain him. I need help up to my wits now. i have try putting a dog toy on his mouth, no luck on that either. thank you i have 10 week old male puppy he was given to us at 7 weeks old. He is very super hyperactive. He bites whenever i put a leash on him and bites the bottom leg which is getting to hard. when taken for a walk he pulls so hard, likes to jump on people i had to restrain him. I need help up to my wits now. i have try putting a dog toy on his mouth, no luck on that either.

thank you

]]> By: shibashake http://shibashake.com/dog/hyperactive-dogs-how-to-calm-a-hyper-dog-or-hyper-puppy#comment-26759 shibashake Tue, 08 May 2012 18:04:03 +0000 http://www.shibashake.com/dog/hyperactive-dogs-how-to-calm-a-hyper-dog-or-hyper-puppy#comment-26759 Hello LeAnn, In terms of play-biting, two things were helpful with my dogs- 1. <a href="http://shibashake.com/dog/bite-inhibition" rel="nofollow">Bite inhibition training</a>. 2. Redirecting the dog onto something else or giving an alternative command. Here is more on <a href="http://shibashake.com/dog/puppy-biting-how-to-stop-puppy-biting" rel="nofollow">my experiences with puppy biting</a>. Here is what I did while potty training my Sibes- http://shibashake.com/dog/puppy-potty-training-facts-and-myths The first few weeks are always the most difficult. I was reminded of that last year when I got another Sibe. It takes a while to potty train a Sibe puppy, but if we reward good behaviors well, and are very consistent, then they will learn in no time. :D http://shibashake.com/dog/a-new-puppy-first-10-days-of-hell Hugs to Gage and congratulations on your new Husky puppy! Hello LeAnn,

In terms of play-biting, two things were helpful with my dogs-
1. Bite inhibition training.
2. Redirecting the dog onto something else or giving an alternative command.

Here is more on my experiences with puppy biting.

Here is what I did while potty training my Sibes-
http://shibashake.com/dog/puppy-potty-training-facts-and-myths

The first few weeks are always the most difficult. I was reminded of that last year when I got another Sibe. It takes a while to potty train a Sibe puppy, but if we reward good behaviors well, and are very consistent, then they will learn in no time. :D
http://shibashake.com/dog/a-new-puppy-first-10-days-of-hell

Hugs to Gage and congratulations on your new Husky puppy!

]]> By: shibashake http://shibashake.com/dog/hyperactive-dogs-how-to-calm-a-hyper-dog-or-hyper-puppy#comment-26712 shibashake Mon, 07 May 2012 23:15:40 +0000 http://www.shibashake.com/dog/hyperactive-dogs-how-to-calm-a-hyper-dog-or-hyper-puppy#comment-26712 Heh, my Sibe puppy Lara also gets really excited when going to people or dog events. The more of them I take her to though, the better she is. I usually start with places that have lower people density, e.g. the park during off hours. That way, she gets used to a smaller number of people, then I slowly make my way up. If she misbehaves, I just take her away a certain distance until she can calm down. Then I try bringing her back slowly. If she starts getting over-excited again, we move away again and just repeat. I did this at a Husky event that we went to, and after a bit of this, she was able to calm down. What kind of dog do you have? How is she when on neighborhood and park walks? Good luck at the fair! Let us know how it goes. :D Heh, my Sibe puppy Lara also gets really excited when going to people or dog events. The more of them I take her to though, the better she is. I usually start with places that have lower people density, e.g. the park during off hours. That way, she gets used to a smaller number of people, then I slowly make my way up.

If she misbehaves, I just take her away a certain distance until she can calm down. Then I try bringing her back slowly. If she starts getting over-excited again, we move away again and just repeat. I did this at a Husky event that we went to, and after a bit of this, she was able to calm down.

What kind of dog do you have? How is she when on neighborhood and park walks?

Good luck at the fair! Let us know how it goes. :D

]]> By: Sarah and Maggie http://shibashake.com/dog/hyperactive-dogs-how-to-calm-a-hyper-dog-or-hyper-puppy#comment-26706 Sarah and Maggie Mon, 07 May 2012 21:49:50 +0000 http://www.shibashake.com/dog/hyperactive-dogs-how-to-calm-a-hyper-dog-or-hyper-puppy#comment-26706 Shibashake- Hi I have my dog going to the science fair. I want her to be calm. What should i do??? Shibashake- Hi I have my dog going to the science fair. I want her to be calm. What should i do???

]]> By: LeAnn http://shibashake.com/dog/hyperactive-dogs-how-to-calm-a-hyper-dog-or-hyper-puppy#comment-26682 LeAnn Mon, 07 May 2012 14:02:30 +0000 http://www.shibashake.com/dog/hyperactive-dogs-how-to-calm-a-hyper-dog-or-hyper-puppy#comment-26682 Hi, I have a 10 week old siberian husky his name is Gage. He bites constantly, he follows behind everyone and bites their pants. He's even broken a tooth by doing so. He also goes for fingers and toes alot. We have also tried to potty train him, he wouldn't use it outside, so we started using puppy pads. He would potty around it, but not on it. This is the first time ever owning a siberian, so I'm not sure what to do. Help? :) Hi,
I have a 10 week old siberian husky his name is Gage. He bites constantly, he follows behind everyone and bites their pants. He’s even broken a tooth by doing so. He also goes for fingers and toes alot. We have also tried to potty train him, he wouldn’t use it outside, so we started using puppy pads. He would potty around it, but not on it. This is the first time ever owning a siberian, so I’m not sure what to do. Help? :)

]]> By: shibashake http://shibashake.com/dog/hyperactive-dogs-how-to-calm-a-hyper-dog-or-hyper-puppy#comment-24563 shibashake Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:31:51 +0000 http://www.shibashake.com/dog/hyperactive-dogs-how-to-calm-a-hyper-dog-or-hyper-puppy#comment-24563 Heh - yeah sounds like my Sibe puppy Lara. She is always on the go and always ready to play. :D Some things that I do with Lara- 1. When she was younger, I fed most of her food to her using frozen Kongs. That keeps her busy for a while doing something calm, and she is usually ready to rest for a bit after that. 2. I walk her over 1.5 hours every day and we have several <a href="http://shibashake.com/dog/dog-play-fun-games-to-play-with-your-dog-or-puppy" rel="nofollow">play sessions</a>. Here are some things that helped me with leash training - http://shibashake.com/dog/leash-training-your-dog 3. We do commands every day - throughout the day. 4. She plays a bunch with my other dogs - supervised. 5. We reserve a place at the back of our backyard where she gets to dig. Heh – yeah sounds like my Sibe puppy Lara. She is always on the go and always ready to play. :D

Some things that I do with Lara-
1. When she was younger, I fed most of her food to her using frozen Kongs. That keeps her busy for a while doing something calm, and she is usually ready to rest for a bit after that.

2. I walk her over 1.5 hours every day and we have several play sessions. Here are some things that helped me with leash training -
http://shibashake.com/dog/leash-training-your-dog

3. We do commands every day – throughout the day.

4. She plays a bunch with my other dogs – supervised.

5. We reserve a place at the back of our backyard where she gets to dig.

]]> By: Rebel http://shibashake.com/dog/hyperactive-dogs-how-to-calm-a-hyper-dog-or-hyper-puppy#comment-24400 Rebel Tue, 03 Apr 2012 03:34:06 +0000 http://www.shibashake.com/dog/hyperactive-dogs-how-to-calm-a-hyper-dog-or-hyper-puppy#comment-24400 Hello! I have a 10 month old German Shepherd and he is SUPER hyper. My husband and I leave him in his crate and whenever we let him out he will run in circles for an hour nonstop and grab his toys and beg us to play. We will lay on the couch watching TV and he'll try to jump on the couch and shove his toys in our face. We have tried to calm him down but all he does is get even more excited. It's been like this for months and we don't know what to do. We have tried everything! The calm energy vibe, the food toys, taking him for walks(he is very out of control when we walk him), etc. Hello! I have a 10 month old German Shepherd and he is SUPER hyper. My husband and I leave him in his crate and whenever we let him out he will run in circles for an hour nonstop and grab his toys and beg us to play. We will lay on the couch watching TV and he’ll try to jump on the couch and shove his toys in our face. We have tried to calm him down but all he does is get even more excited. It’s been like this for months and we don’t know what to do. We have tried everything! The calm energy vibe, the food toys, taking him for walks(he is very out of control when we walk him), etc.

]]>