My nellie is just past 2 years old and still a very energetic hard to settle bulldog....
2006-06-27 21:23:00 · 3 answers · asked by cheekyitalianau 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Bullies can be pretty rambunctious for a long time. Usually they start to settle down around two years old, but I've seen eight year olds that would go nuts at the sight of a skateboard or another dog. I'd suggest you do more training - especially control work like sit-stay and down-stay. That way, you can reward her for calm, controlled behavior.
Make sure she's getting plenty of exercise, but be careful she doesn't get overheated or overdo it - Bulldogs can collapse and die on a hot day.
You should read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
2006-06-28 13:20:57 · answer #1 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're big babies, aren't they? Ha! She should begin to settle some soon. I would say by the time she is three, but it differs a bit from dog to dog. It's a gradual thing, but all of a sudden you'll wonder why all she does is lay there all the time.
Good luck to you! You have a wonderful little dog...
2006-06-27 21:37:42 · answer #2 · answered by doldaggabuzzbuzz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well friend ur dog is between the childish and younger age and will very soon will be show its matureness i think with in 6-9 months as u saying its energatic
so till then don'nt try anything special on him
2006-06-27 22:58:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When *YOU* buckle down & TRAIN IT! It's all YOUR fault.
And,there's NO SUCH BREED.Do you mean "English"?
2006-06-28 00:07:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋