
21/03/2025
Are you trying to tire your dog out by playing ball, what about trying something else, have a read of this flyer. Sniffy games are great.
Happy dog ❓
We need to look carefully at what we have always seen as "happiness".
➡️If your dog really struggles to be calm
➡️Needs constant entertainment
➡️Drags you on a lead/leash
➡️Rushes at and immediately wants to play with every dog
➡️Inside, outside, inside, outside (rinse and repeat) over and over
➡️Constant "puppy like" behaviour
➡️Is ball or frisbee obsessed
➡️No "off" switch
➡️No impulse control or emotional regulation
➡️Is "always" over excited/hyper
➡️ Must have something to chew or do
➡️Shows high energy and jumps in many different circumstances
➡️Needs multiple walks/runs a day and STILL shows high energy
➡️Cannot rest unless absolutely physically exhausted
We can misread all of this as "happiness", "still a puppy" or "full of energy".
There is a really good video in the comments on how to help these dogs and help YOU too!
Let's get some well deserved calm in their life and yours.
This dog training handout is available from https://www.abcdogsnz.com/product-page/abc-dogs-nz-over-excited-hyper-dogs?srsltid=AfmBOoqt5Lnrc_zinFAr4M1B8-VR5PwFzgW-TB4Ff3zt1pqyROCS-xi1