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How can I calm my high energy dog down?

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Here are six steps to take to get your dog from being constantly over-excited to be calm, submissive, and happy. Don't Encourage Excitement. . Encourage Calm Behavior. . Wear Your Dog Out. . Provide an Outlet — With Limitations. . Engage Their Nose. . Calm Yourself.


What can you give a hyper dog to calm it down?

Antidepressants — such as amitriptyline or fluoxetine (Prozac) — can be prescribed for dogs with severe anxiety. Sometimes vets will prescribe sedatives for dogs who experience situational anxiety. This would be anxiety related to thunderstorms, fireworks, or a trip to the vet's office.

Will my high energy dog ever calm down?

Unfortunately, the owners idea of the appropriate time and the dogs are often very different. All dogs, by around 10 months of age are showing their true personality and energy levels which they will continue to display up until the point that their body (usually due to arthritis) slows them down.

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