Helping Dogs Manage Overexcitement

6 days ago

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Excitement isn't bad. Dogs are allowed to be thrilled about life. The useful skill is being able to come back down again.

When a dog gets highly aroused, piling on more stimulation isn't always the answer. Space, predictable routines, sniffing and a chance to rest can help them regulate.

We use quieter periods at daycare because play doesn't need to run flat-out all day. Dogs benefit from learning that fun can stop and start again later.

At home, you can help by rewarding calm moments, giving your dog somewhere comfortable to switch off and not feeling obliged to entertain them every waking second.

Rest isn't the boring bit between activities. It's part of a balanced day.

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