We have owned our wired haired terrier since March. (He will be a year old tomorrow.) He is the 3rd terrier I've owned, the other two both lived to a ripe old age and I love the breed and all the attitude that comes with it. BUT THIS ONE...YIKES! He is on hyperdrive all the time, or completely crashed on the floor (in sheer exhaustion I guess), then it's back on the run!
He was neutered as soon as we could, that slowed him down for I don't know, about 22 hours! LOL He gets lots of turn out in a huge yard, plus running around the farm while we're with the horses, still seems to have more energy than a classroom of first graders.
Short of doggy downer pills (which are looking pretty darn attractive right about now!) does anyone have any suggestions to get him to r-e-l-a-x while he's in the house?
2006-12-28 10:38:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
He needs a job. He needs something to focus his energy on. I have the same problem with my Rat Terrier and I find he is much better after structured exercise. He likes the feeling of accomplishment of a game of fetch with me or a walk with me - otherwise he spends his time trying to prove his worth by trying to lord ofer the house (usually herding the cat or chasing shadows).
2006-12-28 10:44:38 · answer #1 · answered by sdmike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
running alot already? How long does the dog rest? If he only rests for like 2 hours i would be a little worried but resting for like all through the night it good. Sounds like you are doing fine with him as in running. If you have any other animals other than the horses maybe he could try to "herd" them. Terriers are more of small animal searchers though. they were bred to look for rats and weasels and stuff Foxes too. maybe an obiedence class.
Better yet, if you can fit it into your scedule, agility. it is fun for the dog because he is burning energy while playing and is playing with you. You can also have the agility training and he can still run with the horses and in the backyard! Good Luck!
2006-12-28 11:27:52 · answer #2 · answered by Karen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out Cesar Milan's web site. He's known as the dog whisperer. I foster rescue dogs for an all-breed rescue, and have had many "issues" to deal with in our home. His techniques have worked well for the hyper dogs we have had. http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/
Another idea is to put your dog in obedience class. There you can both learn how to handle his energy together!
Edit: I absolutely agree with the above post! I firmly believe any dog who is destructive needs a job to do.
2006-12-28 10:46:13 · answer #3 · answered by Kel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My canines does da same factor, shes a 3yr old pitbull, shes very friendly yet maximum folk assume shes violent bcuz she barks loudly and runs to them (and because shes a pitbull). in simple terms warn those that hes around and attempt to no longer pay him interest wen he does this (neither you or the overly welcomed guess) in some situations this works for our kin. you additionally can shop him in a diverse room till you calm him down, bcuz till you beat him (im no longer suggesting this - I HATE animal abuse and LOVE animals), regrettably this is a habit canines seem difficult to drop wish i helped a minimum of somewhat =)
2016-10-06 03:30:50 · answer #4 · answered by boland 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try giving him more attention like petting him or rubbing his belly.
2006-12-28 10:46:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋