{"id":7734,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:23","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:23","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:23","slug":"what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"What do I do if my puppy has too much energy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_puppy_has_too_much_energy\" title=\"What do I do if my puppy has too much energy?\">What do I do if my puppy has too much energy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_a_lot_of_energy\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to have a lot of energy?\">Is it normal for puppies to have a lot of energy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy\/#Will_my_high_energy_puppy_calm_down\" title=\"Will my high energy puppy calm down?\">Will my high energy puppy calm down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy\/#Can_a_puppy_be_too_active\" title=\"Can a puppy be too active?\">Can a puppy be too active?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy\/#How_do_you_train_a_high_energy_puppy\" title=\"How do you train a high energy puppy?\">How do you train a high energy puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy\/#How_do_I_help_my_dog_with_high_energy\" title=\"How do I help my dog with high energy?\">How do I help my dog with high energy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy\/#Why_does_my_puppy_have_so_much_energy\" title=\"Why does my puppy have so much energy?\">Why does my puppy have so much energy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_be_hyper\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to be hyper?\">Is it normal for puppies to be hyper?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_bursts_of_energy\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to have bursts of energy?\">Is it normal for puppies to have bursts of energy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy\/#Do_high_energy_puppies_calm_down\" title=\"Do high energy puppies calm down?\">Do high energy puppies calm down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy\/#How_do_you_calm_a_high_energy_puppy\" title=\"How do you calm a high energy puppy?\">How do you calm a high energy puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy\/#At_what_age_do_high_energy_dogs_calm_down\" title=\"At what age do high energy dogs calm down?\">At what age do high energy dogs calm down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy\/#Can_puppies_be_too_hyper\" title=\"Can puppies be too hyper?\">Can puppies be too hyper?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_be_very_active\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to be very active?\">Is it normal for puppies to be very active?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_puppy_is_too_hyper\" title=\"What do you do when your puppy is too hyper?\">What do you do when your puppy is too hyper?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_puppy_is_over_exercised\" title=\"How do I know if my puppy is over exercised?\">How do I know if my puppy is over exercised?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy\/#Do_high_energy_Puppies_calm_down\" title=\"Do high energy Puppies calm down?\">Do high energy Puppies calm down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy\/#How_do_you_train_a_hyper_puppy\" title=\"How do you train a hyper puppy?\">How do you train a hyper puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-puppy-has-too-much-energy\/#Can_you_train_a_hyper_dog_to_be_calm\" title=\"Can you train a hyper dog to be calm?\">Can you train a hyper dog to be calm?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_puppy_has_too_much_energy\"><\/span>What do I do if my puppy has too much energy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here&#8217;s what you can do:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Find a Puppy Socialization Program.<\/li>\n<li>Have a Puppy Meet Up.<\/li>\n<li>Play Fetch on an Incline.<\/li>\n<li>Pick Up a Few Brain Stimulating Toys.<\/li>\n<li>Play Some Puppy Mind Games.<\/li>\n<li>Take Daily Trips to the Dog Park.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the Beach.<\/li>\n<li>Get In Some All Day Play.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_a_lot_of_energy\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to have a lot of energy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thankfully, <b>not only are bouts of energy normal in young puppies, but there are also plenty of resources available to help you through any growing pains. Now that we&#8217;ve answered the question why do puppies have so much energy, you can begin training your high energy dog and start getting some sleep!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_high_energy_puppy_calm_down\"><\/span>Will my high energy puppy calm down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>As your dog grows up, he&#8217;ll likely grow out of his rambunctious ways, and will calm down a bit. Keep at it, and try not to get too stressed out about your high-energy dog: Puppies are only puppies for a short time, and then you&#8217;ll reminisce about when they were so small and cute!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_puppy_be_too_active\"><\/span>Can a puppy be too active?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As she explained, puppies, <b>especially large-breed puppies, should not be exercised too much, as over-exercising could cause joint and bone problems, and two miles was definitely too much for my three-month-old dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_train_a_high_energy_puppy\"><\/span>How do you train a high energy puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thankfully, <b>not only are bouts of energy normal in young puppies, but there are also plenty of resources available to help you through any growing pains. Now that we&#8217;ve answered the question why do puppies have so much energy, you can begin training your high energy dog and start getting some sleep!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_help_my_dog_with_high_energy\"><\/span>How do I help my dog with high energy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best physical exercise for puppies includes short spurts of running and play in safe places like fenced-in yards. <b>Provide mental exercise through training classes and at-home daily practice. Provide them mental challenges through treat-dispensing dog toys.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_puppy_have_so_much_energy\"><\/span>Why does my puppy have so much energy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Excessive energy is often <b>an attention deficit issue whereby the dog lacks the proper internal ability, or discipline, to properly regulate themselves. This behavior is a brain issue, not necessarily just a physical exercise problem. Set some parental boundaries. This is the most common solution for most dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_be_hyper\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to be hyper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here&#8217;s what you can do:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Find a Puppy Socialization Program.<\/li>\n<li>Have a Puppy Meet Up.<\/li>\n<li>Play Fetch on an Incline.<\/li>\n<li>Pick Up a Few Brain Stimulating Toys.<\/li>\n<li>Play Some Puppy Mind Games.<\/li>\n<li>Take Daily Trips to the Dog Park.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the Beach.<\/li>\n<li>Get In Some All Day Play.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_bursts_of_energy\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to have bursts of energy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Puppy hyperactivity tends to be a phase, and they usually grow out of it as time goes by. However, if it&#8217;s been a while and you&#8217;re unsure about whether you&#8217;ve got a hyper puppy on your hands, you can always contact a vet for advice or reassurance.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_high_energy_puppies_calm_down\"><\/span>Do high energy puppies calm down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>As your dog grows up, he&#8217;ll likely grow out of his rambunctious ways, and will calm down a bit. Keep at it, and try not to get too stressed out about your high-energy dog: Puppies are only puppies for a short time, and then you&#8217;ll reminisce about when they were so small and cute!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_a_high_energy_puppy\"><\/span>How do you calm a high energy puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some tips for the owner of an energetic dog that is hard to calm down.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Know your breed.  <\/li>\n<li>Provide adequate daily exercise.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach practical skills.  <\/li>\n<li>Give the dog a job.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t forget the veterinary check.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_high_energy_dogs_calm_down\"><\/span>At what age do high energy dogs calm down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Conclusion. Most dogs are going to start calming down at <b>around six to nine months of age. By the time they&#8217;ve reached full maturity, which is between one and two years of age, all that excessive puppy energy should be a thing of the past!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_puppies_be_too_hyper\"><\/span>Can puppies be too hyper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A <b>hyper puppy isn&#8217;t usually cause for concern, as making a few positive changes to their lifestyle will help many young dogs settle themselves naturally. If puppy hyperactivity does worry you though, make sure you ask your vet about it and get their professional opinion on what&#8217;s best for your dog&#8217;s specific situation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_be_very_active\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to be very active?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies at this age may still have a lot of playful energy. But they are also starting to test their boundaries. Like teenagers, they may seem to forget the rules or commands that they once followed. This is <b>normal developmental behavior for puppies in this juvenile phase.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_puppy_is_too_hyper\"><\/span>What do you do when your puppy is too hyper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some tips for the owner of an energetic dog that is hard to calm down.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Know your breed.  <\/li>\n<li>Provide adequate daily exercise.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach practical skills.  <\/li>\n<li>Give the dog a job.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t forget the veterinary check.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_puppy_is_over_exercised\"><\/span>How do I know if my puppy is over exercised?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs of over exercising in dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Stiffness and sore muscles. If your dog is stiff during or after exercise, if they struggle to get up steps or jump, they have probably had a little more than they can handle.  <\/li>\n<li>Exhaustion after exercise.  <\/li>\n<li>Slowness or lagging behind during exercise.  <\/li>\n<li>Heat exhaustion.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_high_energy_Puppies_calm_down\"><\/span>Do high energy Puppies calm down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some tips for the owner of an energetic dog that is hard to calm down.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Know your breed.  <\/li>\n<li>Provide adequate daily exercise.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach practical skills.  <\/li>\n<li>Give the dog a job.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t forget the veterinary check.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_train_a_hyper_puppy\"><\/span>How do you train a hyper puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>As your dog grows up, he&#8217;ll likely grow out of his rambunctious ways, and will calm down a bit. Keep at it, and try not to get too stressed out about your high-energy dog: Puppies are only puppies for a short time, and then you&#8217;ll reminisce about when they were so small and cute!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_train_a_hyper_dog_to_be_calm\"><\/span>Can you train a hyper dog to be calm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are six steps to take to get your dog from being constantly over-excited to be calm, submissive, and happy.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Don&#8217;t Encourage Excitement.  <\/li>\n<li>Encourage Calm Behavior.  <\/li>\n<li>Wear Your Dog Out.  <\/li>\n<li>Provide an Outlet  With Limitations.  <\/li>\n<li>Engage Their Nose.  <\/li>\n<li>Calm Yourself.<\/li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What do I do if my puppy has too much energy?Is it normal for puppies to have a lot of energy?Will my high energy puppy calm down?Can a puppy be too active?How do you train a high energy puppy?How do I help my dog with high energy?Why does my puppy have so&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7734"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7734"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7734\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7734"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7734"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7734"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}