So, here's my problem: I'm part of the Finnish Kennel Club (aka Kennelliitto). We had the official magazine of the club carried to ou home about a half week ago. I took a look to the cover and almost threw it away, because one title drove me around the fence for real. It said that too active dogs can be a handful. Oh really, now have you noticed it? Well, I read the article today and... I have no words for it. It reminded me of a certain article that told about leading a pack.
This article I read today told about increase of hyper active dogs in the population of breed dogs. It was explained that hyper active behaviour is due to the genetic backround of the dog and has very little to do with the circumstances the dog is living in.
There was an example of a hyper active retriever, who jumped and pulled and did everything to make his owners nuts. I lookde at the picture where the owner was standing with her dog: I could see from the
Why do people take dogs that have higher energy than they have? Why??
Of course the explanation sounds like this: dogs have very back genetic backrounds nowadays. No, dear people, it's due to the fact that people take extremely high energy working dogs and then wonder how their dog is so out of control.
I have two high energy dogs (who are sleeping on my feet, by the way). I give them lost of exercise. They can fulfill their needs with me, I'm prepared to raise a working breed.
If you have a hyper active dog, try to exercise him more, please. And by exercise I mean organised exercise, like hiking or running or long walks with control. You shouldn't let you dog go wherever he wants to: keep him on your side and tell him what to do and when.
I know that my Aussie would be hyper active without exercise rutines. He goes to walk, hike or a run every day, and goes for a run from three to four times per week. And by the way, I offer him something nice to do also. He loves to chase discs, so I practice toss 'n fetch with him.
I have never complained about my high energy dog. He makes annoying sounds while he's excited, but I'm not frustrated. I just try to keep myself and him calm, and he's cooled down a lot.
If you have no idea about the energy, I'll tell you bit here:
Animals and people have all energies. There is there is fou kinds of energies. Some might be between two types of energy. I'll use dogs as examples:
Extremely high: Dog is very active and doesn't seem to tired ever. He keeps on going and needs lots of exercise. Usually only working breeds can achieve very high energy, but there are other dogs too, for example my Maltese.
High: Dog is active and has energy to do things. He's able to do a lot of things during the day, but gets tired after activities.
Medium: Dog has energy to do things, but he can chill out as well. Gets tired more easily than higher energies.
Low: Dog is very calm and peaceful. He loves to sleep and hang out. Doesn't need long walks, gets tired easy.
Next time you meet a hyoer active dog with an owner complaining, please say, 'Exercise your darn dog.' If you have a hyper active pet, keep him occupied. There is a good side having a high energy dog - I've lost thre kilos and I'm fitter than ever when I had my first high energy dog.
Have a nice rest of a week!
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