hyper-active dog at night?

Question

what can i do?? I have a 1 year old black lab-great dane-retriever mix, who at night time is really really hyper. I walk her every day atleast 1-2 a day 30- 50 min per walk sometimes even 3. we take her to a puppy park 1-3 times a week plus playing in the backyard with her everyday. i am LOST on how to correct it or help it rather. any ideas or suggestions would really help !

thanks

Answer 1

I seriously beleive that dogs get ADHD like people do. My sister has a border collie, he is never still. When he was a pup we all thought he might grow out of it, but he is a adult now, about 3 years old, and he is still hyperactive but we still love him. Animals just have different personalities just like people. None are the same.

Answer 2

Well you have to remember that she's just a pup, and playing is always an option for them. She might be sleeping too much in the daytime, or the environment at night is not different from the daytime. Make sure that you're only playing w/ her in the daytime and not in the evening.

Answer 3

either try adding another walk into the daytime or walk her at night when she is getting hyper. Maybe at the time of rest her body isnt able to rest!!
Get her something to keep her busy at night... like a new chew toy or something.
Good luck!

Answer 4

Crate train the dog. Put it in the crate at night (It's old enough to hold it all night) and don't let it out until morning. Make this the nightly routine and stick to it.

Answer 5

She probably naps when your not playing with her. If she was a inside dog that got attention all day from the family she would sleep when yall slept.

Answer 6

Feed her a large meal close to bed time.Once she is full she will sleep it off, if you arent interacting with her. Or crate her at night until she learns that night time is quiet time.

Answer 7

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