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Hi, I have a 10 week old male English Mastiff that I am feeling low protein, low fat kibble. He is currently about 18 pounds and will grow to be approximately 160-180. He definitely has some pent up energy in him and is expressing it through unwanted behavoir (chewing, whining, restlessness, etc.). He does not enjoy going for walks...after about 5 minutes he just sits down on the sidewalk and pretty much refuses to move. I assume this is partly because of this breed, genetics, and some growing pains. He is getting the huge joint" knuckels" which the vet says is perfectly normal. Overall, he's a very healthy, aloof, happy-go-lucky dog. Now my question is, how do I get out that excessive energy and frustration through means other than physical exercise (I dont want to injure his joints)? Training does not do much for him as he just gets frustrated.
Thanks
2007-11-12
11:49:59
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