TIPS FOR CALMING AN EXCITABLE POOCH

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TIPS FOR CALMING AN EXCITABLE POOCH
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• While having an excitable pooch can be
  entertaining, and some pet owners encourage the
  behaviour, it can get out of control and cause
  conflicts between other pet owners and even
  friends and family. Here are some tips for
  helping to calm an excitable pooch
• Exude an aura of calmness
• We all know how dogs respond to our unconscious
  signs and behaviours and to the tone of our
  voice, so if we are anxious or high- energy, then
  our pet will likely respond to this in an
  excitable way. Try taking a few deep breaths when
  around your dog, to help stay calm and not get
  them over excited.

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• Spot the warning signs and triggers early enough
• Look out for what makes your dog excited and
  observe their body language. They may become
  super alert or intensely fixated on something, or
  even whine or bark excessively. Knowing what
  triggers excitable behaviour in your dog can help
  you to control or minimize it, and the sooner you
  spot the signs, the sooner you can prevent a
  full-blown case of over-excitement.
• Plenty of exercise
• Hyperactive dogs and puppies may have a lot of
  unspent energy that can cause them to display
  excitable behaviour. Exercise them as often as
  you can and burn off that excess energy.

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• Never reward bad behaviour
• While ignoring your dogs excitable behaviour may
  not be easy, they will soon tire of not receiving
  any attention and calm down.
• Time-out
• Teach your dog to lie down and settle calmly at a
  certain spot. If your dog gets over excited when
  the mailman calls or anyone rings the doorbell
  for example, this can be a great way of teaching
  them to relax and have self-control.

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• Try not to encourage obsessive behaviours
• Some dogs get fixated and obsessed over certain
  games or toys, making them too excited. Mix up
  the games that you play with your dog to try and
  prevent this.
• Hold your dog
• For some dogs who are super excited and wont
  respond to any of your other calming techniques,
  you may need to physically hold them until the
  excitement passes. This may not be so easy with
  larger dogs but give it a try and be sure to
  reward them after theyve calmed down with a
  massage or belly rub.

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• An excitable pooch can get themselves into all
  sorts of bother, and it can be tiring for pet
  parents, too. If youre still struggling to calm
  your excitable pooch down, you might consider
  seeking help from a professional dog trainer or
  behaviourist.
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