Dalmatians, Beagles, Cocker Spaniels, Border Collies, Jack Russells, Boxers, Retrievers and many other breeds and mixes are members of the club of highly energetic dogs.
Most times these dogs are labeled as destructive, messy, rude ... and what actually happens is that these dogs need play sessions, walks and effective training for wasting your energy, plus their owners need patience, sense of humor and strength to bear children and puppy puberty. The good news is that training and attention to grow their fruits with these dogs, which can be excellent companions.
energy: a matter of metabolism
specifically
Some dogs and some breeds of dogs have naturally high metabolism that produces high levels of energy. Therefore, these dogs have been used for grazing sheep, horse floats tracking, hunting mice, crawling, etc., All tasks that require hard work.
But we can not only blame the issue of energy metabolism: the weather, diseases and nutritional levels can influence metabolism. Usually dark-colored dogs, those very hairy and short-beaked have less energy in hot and humid climates, and short-haired dogs may be less active in cold weather. Dogs with hypothyroidism are less active in all weather unless be treated with drugs that regulate the production of thyroid hormones. Every dog \u200b\u200bneeds
fat that can be quickly converted into energy and carbohydrates and proteins can be stored as energy to be released when necessary. Working dogs (hunting dogs, herding, sled racing, agility competitors, etc.) require the intake of these three elements to harness their full potential. Channeling the energy
Today, herding dogs, hunting and tracking do not perform these activities for which they were developed and we have inserted in our urban environment, where they have only make sleeping and eating. The problem arises, then, because the dose of energy remain the same and have no choice but to download them with what they have to hand: destroy plants, chew furniture, bark a lot, etc.
The trick, then, is to channel this energy toward appropriate activities. Although these dogs have been developed for specific purposes, the creativity of their owners can replace them and encouraging alternative activities to keep a pet happy, long walks, trekking in the hills, obedience training, agility competitions, running, etc. may be activities that meet the needs of energy expenditure of a hyperactive dog.
is not necessary to channel the energy towards activities related to race. Dogs with high doses of energy tend to be good at obedience competitions and really enjoy the agilty, dog sport that allows them to run, climb, jump and above all enjoy together with its owner.
Whatever the owner decides to do with his highly energetic dog, remember that the basis of control is given by early training, which is a combination of socialization, teaching a few commands, monitoring of access to resources and games. Here are some tips:
1. Give your puppy opportunities to explore different environments, always with supervision, both at home and abroad.
2. If you can not supervise him, confínalo in a safe space.
3. If you work all day, you can get a neighbor, a nephew or someone you know who likes dogs him out for a walk or play with him at any time of day.
4. Make the training a game in the park you can call and ask simple exercises in exchange for throwing a ball, hide and invite your puppy to get you with its powerful smell, ask him to bring objects in exchange for a piece of food, etc. This can not only be a way to channel the energy of the puppy, but it helps develop a stronger bond between you and your dog.
5. Make sure your dog has appropriate toys: Toys that provide activity when the dog is just very useful. The Buster Cube is a sturdy plastic bucket can be filled with dry food for your pet and gives work to get every grain. On the other hand, there are Kong toys, which can be filled with a mixture of wet and dry food for the dog to remove it slowly. Other toys that must be taken into account are balls, FreeSBIE and tug toys (like the strings with knots).
6. Take some classes in obedience training gives the dog mental and physical stimulation, develops master-dog relationship and allows a dog which is nicer educated take walks and holidays. Participate in competitive obedience and agility training allows you to keep steady and keep your energy at acceptable levels. Conclusion
Having a dog member of this club can be a problem or a joy. You choose. You let him decide how to spend the same energy (and may not always choose what you expect) or you can give it the attention and training needed to pass a good time together.
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