how do you handle a hyperactive dog ?

Answer 1

exercise always does the trick. but if u live in an apartment, my vet recommended melatonin. it calms the dog down somewhat

Answer 2

Check out some episodes of the Dog Whisperer (www.dogpsychologycenter.com) to learn things you can do to help make your dog more stable.

You need to train him. Start by taking him on walks where you're the one in charge, not a hyper dog. Keep him close - don't let him pull you. He should walk next to you or behind you. You can achieve this by keeping a very short leash. If he tends to pull you on walks, get a choke collar that you can firmly yank when he starts to pull you.

A backyard romp is not a suitable replacement for a walk. If you walk him at least 3 times a day he'll have less nervous energy. Have other play time with him like throwing a ball around to fetch.

Sometimes these behavioral issues come from the way we respond to the dog or even mirroring some of our own personality. Examine how you respond to him when he's hyper. Do you try to calm him down like you would a kid by saying sweet things and petting him? Or do you give him toys to play with when he's hyper? If so, you're actually reinforcing this hyper behavior. Avoid giving him affection, attention, or toys when he's hyper. He needs to learn that he doesn't get attention from you when he's hyper.

I think if you rent the DVD or try to catch the show on National Geographic you will find some useful tips. His big thing is establishing your authority by taking control with how you walk your dog. We've followed his advice with a dog we adopted a few months ago and the results are noticable! It's worth renting the DVD of the first season.

Answer 3

When I first got my dog, he was extremely hyperactive. He'd jump around like a kangaroo (hence his nickname "Roo") and just go completely nuts. So I started taking him on walks every day and I play fetch with him anytime I can. It's really seemed to calm him down a lot. Another thing that has helped me is agility. I noticed Roo's natural jumping ability from the hyperactive personality he displayed, so I taught him how to jump little horse jumps and eventually got my own agility course, to have him run around on. Not only does he really enjoy it, and calm him down, but it makes him sleep for a long time afterward. So, try channeling your dogs energy into something else like agility or flyball.

Answer 4

why is the dog hyper?? its it breed related or food related or just the dog hasnt been taught good manners??

the more intelligent breeds (border collie, jack russel terrier, etc..) are not hyper as such but they have a brain that requires stimulation - failure to do this may result in what looks like hyperactivity - these dogs NEED obedience lessons - they need "jobs" like agility or herding...

food - soy has been linked to causing behavior problems like hyperactivity

training - dogs who havent been properly socialized often become unruly - again Obeidence lessons are a huge help

age is another factor too - younger dogs will be more active

you need to determine if this dog is abnormally hyper or just more active than you wanted

Answer 5

try to give the dog a LOT of exercise so it will use up most of his energy. if u keep such a dog at home with little activity, he will sure to be super super hyper n wreck havoc in the hse..

if u don't hv time to spare, can always get somone else to take the dog for walks, play games at the park.. but make sure the dog always hv enough water to drink when outdoors, n he isnt over-heated.

hope this helps..

Answer 6

Melatonin. All natural, vet recommended. Can be bought at your local CVS, or health food store. Depending on size of dog... small/med dog 1/2 of a 3 mg. Works great.

Answer 7

Get there an hour early and let her have a mad hour, then calm her down for the hoop! Wheres the region? She's nonetheless youthful and immature. i could advise ringcraft coaching, and obediance coaching as well, to get her more effective used to being round different dogs.

Answer 8

Do you like dog Nita?if i were you i will try to manage that hyperactive dog by tied that dog.hee...hee

Answer 9

Drugs. They do prescribe medication for animals with ADD you know.

Answer 10

Lots and lots of exercise to tire it out! But be careful in all this heat... :)