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5 Tips for Owners of Hyperactive Dogs: How to Help Your Pet Calm Down
22.10.2024 15:11
If you are the owner of a “helicopter” dog, you should be prepared for the fact that such a pet can turn your home into real chaos.
Fortunately, there are several ways to help your dog calm down and become more balanced.
Increase your physical activity
Hyperactivity often manifests itself as a result of lack of physical activity. To fix this, it is worth increasing the duration of walks, adding active games to them and taking a closer look at some dog sports, such as agility.
Stimulate mental activity
It is worth paying attention not only to physical activity, but also to mental activity. Puzzle toys, search games, etc. will help you with this. You can also direct the dog's energy in the right direction by teaching it new tricks.
Practice relaxation techniques
Rest is no less important: to help your dog relax, use massage, play calm classical music for the animal, and introduce it to aromatherapy: lavender, by the way, has a relaxing effect.
Stick to a routine
Dogs are true fans of predictability. Your pet, as well as you, will benefit from a clear daily routine in which feeding, walking, playing, and training are all at the same time.
Review your dog's diet
The cause of hyperactivity may be hidden in your pet's diet. Remember: there is no place in the dog's diet for food with artificial colors and preservatives. Perhaps low-protein food and nutritional supplements will be beneficial - it is better to discuss this issue with the veterinarian.
