2006-12-23 06:23:56 · 15 answers · asked by cheerx0x 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
If hes a puppy, he'll grow out of it, but until then you need to make sure you set aside lots of time for him to exercise. Find a local DOG PARK. I take my 8 mo old husky there daily since SO MANY PEOPLE go there, especially after work hours ( like 530pm!) and there are tons of dogs for him to play with that I DON"T HAVE TO BE HIS TOY!!! My dog has a tendency to get distructive when he doesn't get enough exercise, but he is content with some inside play, some outside play, and a couple of walks a day! If you have a little dog, like a jack russel terrier, I would honestly recommend getting another one! I know it sounds silly, but those little buggers are like the energizer bunny!!! Where I work at the local animal shelter we always have some like that because people can't take it, but if they have a playmate then they can wear each other out! My puppy was a terror and there was honestly one month when every time I turned around he had gotten into something else! He life was in danger! But the I adopted an older dog and she kept him inline! They play together, but she also teaches him manners! It was really amazing! His behavior completely turned around in 1 month! A couple other suggestions:
Hire a dog walker to take you dog for walks while you're not home so he won't be so off the walls when you come home from work.
See if there are any kids in your neighborhood whose mothers would let them come over and play with your puppy. Kids and puppies can RUN all day!
Send your dog to doggy day care. There he'll be able to play all day with other dogs and wear himself out. Bonus: they might teach him some basic commands while hes there and he'll get GREAT socialization with new people and new dogs!
I hope you don't get rid of him...there are always ways to tire a dog out...you just have to find one that works for your situation.
One more thought: If your dog is a working breed, aussie, border collie, any collie, husky, aussie cattle dog...etc these breeds are bred to WORK! They get bored when they don't have a job to do. We see A TON of dogs at the shelter for this reason. If this is the case try enrolling him in an agility class (most will require basic obedience)! Its a ton of fun and he'll get to jump over, run through, around, and between things...giving him a job ( listening to YOU!) and wearing him out!
Good Luck!
If all else fails...take up running! LOL
2006-12-23 15:04:54 · answer #1 · answered by Erica S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont say what breed it is or its age - we just got a new Shihzu X puppy from the dog shelter to be a companion for our older Shihzu X the old one is very lazy, doesnt go anywhere and stays with us off lead at all times whereas the new one she is 8 months old and completely hyper - the old one tries to put the new one in her place but she is just too exciteable - if she gets too much we let her outside to run it off for a while but basically if you have a hyper dog you have 2 ways of going - it will be hyper forever or as it gets older it will settle down (usually from about 2 years old)
2006-12-23 14:28:38 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Kazz♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New dog, as in puppy? Puppies are more hyper than adult dogs. They grow out of it.
Some breeds, even as adults, are prone to hyperness. Not sure which it is, puppy or breed. Good dogs are beagles and labs. Bad dogs are Golden Retrievers and other breeds that want attention 100% of the time. Do research and get a dog more compatible.
2006-12-23 14:30:58 · answer #3 · answered by pshdsa 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dogs need exercise and discipline. It sounds like you need to work on both. Watch "The Dog Whisperer" or read his book on dog psychology if you can. Here is his website http://dogpsychologycenter.com/dogwhisperer// Almost every problem in the world regarding dogs can be boiled down to these 2 issues. Dogs NEED to know that they have a leader and NEED to know what the leader wants them to do. It doesn't mean you need to be cruel to them, but you can't treat them like children.
2006-12-23 14:33:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey Poper.
anyways i had this same problem with my bulldog when he a puppy and still sort of now. but anyways taking your dog and doing some training classes really helps.
2006-12-23 14:26:40 · answer #5 · answered by winnie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try and see a vetrinarian or a trainer... they can help!
Or when you tell something to your dog like "sit" or "stay" look tham straight in the eyes you have to tell him or her who's boss.
2006-12-23 14:27:17 · answer #6 · answered by rostovgrl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since he's a puppy, it's expected that he jups around.. make sure he gets his daily exercise .. buy him a couple of toys- a ball and some squeaky toys to keep him preoccupied.
2006-12-23 14:28:10 · answer #7 · answered by *bling* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jut play with him and let him out in the backyard alot.
2006-12-23 14:30:42 · answer #8 · answered by :) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should off thought about what you were letting yourself into before you got your dog...give him/her plenty of toys and things to chew...and long walks
2006-12-23 14:26:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
give him lots of exercise.. if you dont have a fenced yard i suggest you get one and let him run around in it
2006-12-23 14:25:26 · answer #10 · answered by Michelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋