Does your dog have high energy? Many owners conceive this trait in a negative way, since a dog with a lot of energy needs channels to channel it and in the absence of these it can show unbalanced behaviors, however, the excess of energy in itself is not negative, but rather obeys certain needs that the owner must cover.
Some breeds of dogs such as the boxer, Dalmatian, beagle or retriever have high energy that requires an adequate training strategy, but by attending to the specific needs of these dogs we can make them excellent companions.
In this AnimalWised article we show you various exercises for hyperactive dogs, which will be essential for managing your pet's energy from a he althy way.
Excess energy in dogs, why does it happen?
Why are some dogs so energetic while others are excessively calm? These differences reside in the metabolism of each can.
A fast metabolism produces high levels of energy that have traditionally been used to put these dogs to hard work, such as herding, sledding, hunting or tracking.
Obviously, metabolism can be affected by endocrine diseases, such as those that affect the thyroid gland, and also by external factors, such as climate or diet.
When we observe a great energy in a dog, it is essential to help him manage it properly, otherwise, we will be facing a disobedient and destructive dog, but this will be our responsibility, since we will not have acted taking into account the needs of our pet.
An essential ingredient for a hyperactive dog is the daily practice of physical exercise, since this is one of the he althiest ways of properly use excess energy.
1. Long walks
A hyperactive dog does not obtain the necessary benefits of a 10 or 15 minute walk, but it is best if he can take a walk of approximately 1 hour, and daily.
The environment may vary and as long as the exercise occurs it will be beneficial, however, if you have the opportunity, nothing better than going out to the mountains, which will allow a greater expenditure of your energy.
Obviously, if your dog is not used to walking on this type of terrain, he checks his pads when he gets home to rule out any small injuries.
two. Running
If you like to go running, this is the best exercise you can give a hyperactive dog. Running alongside its owner is an excellent practice for a hyperactive dog, as it offers a very fast and effective way to get rid of stress, it also helps reduce any negative behavior, such as excessive barking or biting on furniture and objects.
Obviously, if you go running with your dog, do it properly, taking into account his safety and providing him with adequate hydration during the race.
3. Agility
Agility is a canine sport that consists of guiding the dog through a obstacle course that it must successfully overcome. This is an exceptional practice that improves coordination between pet and owner.
It can be very complex to guide a hyperactive dog through an agility circuit, but in this case this sport offers two very important benefits:
- Due to the physical activity it generates in the pet, it allows an adequate release and management of energy
- Because of the coordination it requires, it is an exceptional strategy to improve the obedience of the hyperactive dog
4. Play with your dog
A hyperactive dog responds very well to an energetic play session, you have several options, although perhaps one of the most appropriate is the release of an object that your dog must later return to you, such as a ball (suitable for dogs).
This forces your dog to work on obedience and also offers him a sport practice that will allow him to better manage his energy
It is just as important that your dog plays with you as it is that plays with other dogs, although for this both your pet and the others must be adequately socialized.
Currently many parks have a specific space for dogs, so you can not only allow your dog to exercise with others of its kind, but alsoyou can walk to these spaces When you return home, your dog will be absolutely calm.
Your energy should be calm
If your dog is hyperactive and has overflowing energy, it is relatively normal that at some point you may feel nervous about your pet's behavior, however, this is very harmful to him.
To calm a hyperactive dog you must work with him from a calm energy, therefore, before starting these exercises it is essential that you learn to exercise your patience and to accompany your dog from the tranquility, and of course, from an absolute affection.
Don't forget to promote tranquility at home
In the same way that we help our dog to get rid of stress outside the home through active games and exercise, it is essential that we provide him with calm and serenity inside the houseIn this way we will be teaching him which are the game times and which are the relaxation times.
If the dog continues to behave nervously inside your house, it would be very useful to review some of the intelligence games for dogs at home, such as the case of the kong, a very useful tool to relieve nervousness. We can also do crops and other activities that encourage sniffing and the stimulation of other senses.
