On the other hand, for someone with a sedentary lifestyle, having an under -
exercised hyperactive dog charging about can make sharing a house very difficult.
Not exact matches
Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers human company, especially children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged around, by kids and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors, and in the climates you live in and take vacations Doesn't require a lot of
exercise Calm in the home; not
hyperactive Medium high food drive; medium high prey drive (for fetching) Able to take, and learn from, a correction Low initiative Low fearfulness Submissive Low other -
dog aggression Quiet; not highly reactive to bark at sights and sounds around the home or in public Image of a guard
dog without the actual follow through (if you are into that kind of thing) Easily Housetrained (some breeds are easier than others)
Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers human company, especially children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged around, by kids and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors and outdoors Doesn't require a lot of
exercise Calm in the home; not
hyperactive High drives and excellent mental focus Athletic, excellent conformation, and excellent endurance Able to take, and learn from, a correction High initiative Low fearfulness Submissive to Dominant: depends upon the nature of the work Low other -
dog aggression is preferred, but not always a requirement Quiet: unless barking is needed for the work If used for protection, will follow through and bite with intention, if not used for protection, then little to no aggression in most circumstances Easily Housetrained
For a
hyperactive dog,
exercise is EXTREMELY important.
Other than taking your
dog for long walks, some other good
exercises to incorporate for
hyperactive dogs include running, swimming, and Frisbee.
These
dogs are not
hyperactive but they do require a good bit of
exercise and they are happiest when they have a job to do.
If your
dog is anxious,
hyperactive, disobedient, or aggressive on walks, the heel
exercise can be the introduction to behavioral balance and better leash etiquette.
Some French Bulldogs can be
hyperactive, but in general this
dog breed doesn't need that much
exercise.
Most
dogs that appear
hyperactive are simply high - energy
dogs who are still capable of focusing on the task but only need their
exercise and mental stimulation needs properly channeled.
A younger
dog may be
hyperactive, require seemingly unending amounts of
exercise and training while an older
dog would be happier by your side with any task you may be doing.
However, even though some
dogs can be
hyperactive, this breed usually doesn't need much
exercise, so it should be pretty rare to feed your pup more than 30 calories per pound of bodyweight, and many
dogs will be able to maintain their weight at 25 calories per pound.
It is similar to Attention Deficit Disorder i.)
Hyperactive: These
dogs just can't stop being busy and moving around no matter how much
exercise you give them.
There are various training
exercises you can use on a
hyperactive dog, from simply using clicks and treats for remaining calm to teaching it to sit and wait patiently for you.