Weekly Training Tip:
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Dog is a little over the top and just seems never to settle down. |
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Make sure your pooch is getting enough exercise. Often adequate exercise is a big part of calming down a rambunctious dog, particularly with adolescent dogs.
What's adequate exercise? Check with your vet first, especially if you have a growing dog whose joints and bones need special care. One rule of thumb says 20 minutes of aerobic exercise twice daily. That means fetch or walking/jogging that's brisk enough to elicit panting.
A smaller, less active dog may do fine with indoor fetch. But if you have a breed that was designed to herd livestock or hunt all day long, for example, then your dog may need over an hour of running a day to fit sanely into your life. Consider hiring a dog walker or enrolling in doggie daycare. Provide mental exercise as well: teaching a trick or brushing up on obedience exercises can help calm an active dog. |
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The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller
The How of Bow Wow: Foundation Skills for all Dogs (video, available at www.dogwise.com)
Dog training and care supplies: www.petexpertise.com and www.sit-stay.com |
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