Seriously though, how in the heck do I get him to calm down? He's a year old.
2007-09-28 04:40:57 · 11 answers · asked by lu_dicrous 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Being this is an active breed - a working dog, he needs a ton of exercise. Seriously. Also, do something to keep his mind occupied - obedience, flyball, agility, tracking, rally, whatever your dog enjoys. He'll calm down if he's tired - physically and mentally and be a much healthier dog for it.
2007-09-28 04:43:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Ha, that is too funny- I used to have a springer spaniel, I often wondered if she had ADD! Technically, he's still a puppy, you've got another 6-12 months of puppy hood left, and a working breed - your boy needs a lot of exercise and a job! Take him for a good long walk every morning and every evening, and give him something to challenge him- obedience, agility, frisbee, whatever works for you- if you don't give these guys something to do, they will find something to do and generally you won't like it, or they will be twitching bundles of energy.
2007-09-28 11:50:16 · answer #2 · answered by Rachal961 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
lol well no medications this dog breeds immune system is very sensitive. L:ike the first guy said exercise is the key.
I would look for dog parks in your area if you have time, i found dog parks in my area from communites on dogster.com.
walk him around first then let him socialize and maybe play ball/frisbee in the park. It kind of needs hard work to do. I'd even try a soccer ball with him.
2007-09-28 11:50:54 · answer #3 · answered by ♥shelter puppies rule♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats a springer :) Stay away from ANY medication and provide plenty of exercise and stimulation.
2007-09-28 11:54:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't put him on ADD medicine. Just play with him and take him for walks, that will wear him out. He will calm down after he ages a bit. He's still young and hyper.
2007-09-28 11:57:25 · answer #5 · answered by trying to please 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
The key to getting your dog to calm down is to:
a) get him neutered
b) get him as much exercise as possible.
Do you have a dog park nearby where you can take him? Can you take him jogging or something? My dog was the biggest pain in the *** until I started bringing him to the dog park every morning. Now it's just our routine and I love it.
2007-09-28 11:52:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
springers are high energy dogs.. maybe he or she needs a good walk once or twice a day? or if you have a safe place you can take her to run with you, that would be nice.
i have a lab, and she and i used to go for an hour walk most mornings... she loved it.
2007-09-28 11:53:03 · answer #7 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he'll probably grow out of it. Even at a year, they are still puppy-ish. Give him more exercise or take him for basic obedience training.
2007-09-28 12:27:57 · answer #8 · answered by Sandy Sandals 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be a better idea to work on training your dog and provide good exercise.
2007-09-28 11:58:27 · answer #9 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he neutered? Either way it is a good idea to neuter your pets, but some of them will calm down when they are neutered.
2007-09-28 11:44:08 · answer #10 · answered by trippystemny 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋