Hyperkinesis is a medical term for excessive or abnormally high activity levels. It refers to a state where a person or animal shows extreme restlessness, impulsiveness, and trouble paying attention. Full definition
Hyperactivity in dogs (sometimes referred to by scientists as hyperkinesis in dogs, and by pet owners as ADHD in dogs) is characterized by several factors, either isolated instances or a combination of: (topdogtips.com)
* Attended Canine Collaboration Club's Seminar on Tantrums, Hyperactivity & Hyperkinesis in Dogs (thedogloft.net)
In the 1970s and»80s it was identified as hyperkinesis and hyperactivity, and attention deficit disorder and attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity. (educationworld.com)