We spoke to Maxime, a whippet-owning vet from Lurgan, Northern Ireland. She told us that, on average, most whippets tend to calm down around 1.5 - 2 years old, also stating that they mellow earlier than a lot of other breeds. 25 янв. 2022 г.
When did your whippet calm down?
Whippets seem to “mellow out” around two years of age and the older ones–five years and up–are exceptionally easy to live with!
Are Whippets calm?
Without daily exercise, a Whippet can become destructive. When their exercise needs are met, Whippets are generally quiet and calm dogs. Whippets are not outdoor dogs and should live in the house with their people. Whippets can suffer from separation anxiety and can become destructive when they do.
How do you discipline a whippet?
Whippets must be trained with consistency and gentleness but they are quite sensitive to scolding. Owners should never be harsh to them. Use only positive reinforcement. Always be a pack leader and don't let Whippets develop small dog syndrome.
At what age does a dog start calming down?
Conclusion. Most dogs are going to start calming down at around six to nine months of age. By the time they'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! Of course, every dog is different.
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