2007-09-30 22:40:00 · 17 answers · asked by teenwolf 13 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
impossible!!!
2007-09-30 22:44:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Puppies will be puppies and it's hard to calm them down. They have a lot of pent up energy and depending on what breed it is, it could be pretty extreme. I have a Min Pin that won't stay still until it's time to sleep. He does the whole thing where he runs around in circles around the entire house, but I'm told that's normal. Play with your dog more. Take the puppy for walks and everything or if you're lazy, stick the puppy on a treadmill. DONT Leave the puppy alone on the treadmill. Supervise at all times. The puppy won't calm down for a couple years. My Min Pin is almost 2 and is as hyper as ever.
2007-10-01 08:49:11 · answer #2 · answered by lorak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since there's so little information about the breed(s) of this dog and it's very natural for puppies to be active and busy, this question is rather difficult to answer. I agree that a lot of play drains off some of that excess energy and keep in mind that even at 8 weeks, it's not too early to start training.
Something you can do to facilitate that process is to take a treat, get the pup's attention and move your elevated hand toward the dog so that its forced to sit to keep its eyes on the treat. When you say sit at the same time, this is a relatively painless way to train. Alternate this with playtime and you'll end up with a well-adjusted and happy friend.
2007-10-01 05:50:11 · answer #3 · answered by Leslie L 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Will calm down as she gets older! You can't calm them down!
Play with her for five or ten minutes.... but you really can't make them calm down, all pups play, have high energy levels and want attention ALL the time.
They don't "calm down" until they are into adulthood. A year old.
The advice to "exercise" "exercise" "exercise" is BAD advice... you will end up giving your dog joint problems in later life if you walk her far too much when her skeleton is developing. Don't over exercise her. Exercise YES, play YES but not to the point of exhaustion just so you get some peace and quiet!
You CAN try massage and something called T-Therapy. That helps calm them down. Use your thumbs and do small clockwise circular movements on the body over muscles, not on the bones or spine. Stroke with flat hands....
2007-10-01 05:50:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
How old? What breed? Some puppies just need to learn that they can't have ALL your attention ALL the time - training will help, it wears them out as much as exercise. Exercise isn't always they key anyway - pups can get over-tired just like a child.
Advocating exercise, exercise, exercise is extremely stupid if it's a big breed which could be crippled for life by that!
2007-10-01 08:28:17 · answer #5 · answered by anwen55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lot's of TLC and attention. I think an excited puppy is a sign of good health...it's totally normal. Only age is going to improve it. I'd be more concerned if the puppy acted any different.
2007-10-01 06:00:40 · answer #6 · answered by Bad Dog 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not enough details for a precise answer. I would say never exercise, exercise, exercise a puppy!!! You can do serious longterm damage to the bones, soft tissue and joints. If this is a big problem get a DAP spray from the vets.
2007-10-01 05:59:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Excerise, Excerise, Excerise. I have a 11 month old puppy, and I wioll tell you the easiest way to calm them down is to excerise them. I take mine for a 2-3 mile walk every day that I can, and I also take him to a field and throw the ball for him for as long as I can. Key is that you decide when to start and when to stop. Make sure he is tired and panting. Of course this may not keep them down for long, but it helps out a lot. When i get a bigger place, I plan on getting a treadmill.
2007-10-01 05:47:19 · answer #8 · answered by boleen03 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I had this with my pup, the best thing to do is play with them...the best way to tire a dog out is to make them use their most sensitive sense....smell....
get his/her favourite treat and let them have a good sniff....make sure the dog is in the next room and rub the treat along the floor so the smell is passed....then hide the treat....hide loads of these...and then bring the pup back in...and then the smells should be everywhere..give the dog a treat first and then he should then associate the smell with the treats and will go look for them...in this he/she is using their nose...and also running around looking for the treats...
It worked with my dogs...I read it in a book and it seemed to do the trick....good luck...
2007-10-01 05:53:45 · answer #9 · answered by Mtag 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Time and Patience, remember you new what you were in for when you got it, take it too puppy training classes they are well worth it
Regards
Ryan Dior
2007-10-01 06:27:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tire them out
if tht dont work I usually rub my puppy on the tummy and she calms down.
2007-10-01 06:17:18 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋