What should I do if my dog is energetic? Hot topics and solutions across the Internet for 10 days
Recently, the topic of "dogs with excess energy" has sparked heated discussions on major pet forums and social media. Many owners have reported that their dogs tear up the house, bark, become overly excited, and even affect relations with neighbors. This article combines the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out scientific solutions and structured data to help owners easily deal with "perpetual motion" dogs!
1. Why do dogs have excess energy?
According to feedback from pet behavior experts and netizens, the main reasons include:
| reason | Proportion | Typical performance |
|---|---|---|
| Not enough exercise | 68% | Destroy the house, run in circles |
| Variety characteristics | twenty two% | Working dog breeds such as Border Collie and Husky |
| anxiety or stress | 7% | Frequent barking and paw licking |
| Improper diet | 3% | High-sugar and high-fat snack intake |
2. Top 5 popular solutions
Through the analysis of highly praised content on Douyin, Xiaohongshu and other platforms, the following methods are the most recognized:
| method | Implementation points | Effectiveness Rating (5★ scale) |
|---|---|---|
| Daily high-intensity exercise | Sniff + chase game 30+ minutes | ★★★★★ |
| Educational toys consumption | Food leaking balls and food hiding pads are used alternately | ★★★★☆ |
| socialization training | Exposure to other dogs/environment | ★★★☆☆ |
| obedience command training | Commands such as "wait" and "quiet" | ★★★☆☆ |
| Adjust diet structure | Reduce carbohydrate ratio | ★★☆☆☆ |
3. Energy management plans for dogs of different sizes
According to the recommendations of your pet doctor, you need to arrange targeted activities:
| body shape | Daily amount of exercise | Recommended activities | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| small dog | 40-60 minutes | Indoor obstacle course, ball fetch | Avoid jumping and injuring your joints |
| medium sized dog | 60-90 minutes | Frisbee, swimming | Pay attention to hydration |
| large dogs | 90-120 minutes | Drag training, mountain hiking | Massage muscles after exercise |
4. Sharing of practical cases from netizens
1.@corgigrumpymom: Through the combination of "sniffing blanket + half-hour tour ball", the frequency of house demolition is reduced by 80%;
2.@huskytamer: The dog is socialized in the kindergarten twice a week, and goes straight to sleep when he returns home;
3.@金毛 Nutritionist: Hyperexcitable behavior decreased after switching to slow food bowls and adding salmon oil.
5. Special reminder from experts
1. Avoid strenuous exercise during high temperature periods to prevent heatstroke;
2. Puppies under 6 months old need to control the intensity of exercise, mainly for short periods of time;
3. If accompanied by anxious behaviors (such as biting oneself), it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.
Summary: Solving dogs’ excess energy requires a three-pronged approach of “exercise + mental consumption + habit cultivation”. Owners can choose the most suitable plan based on the dog’s breed, age and health status. After 2-4 weeks, 90% of cases showed significant improvement in behavioral problems!
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