{"id":1412,"date":"2019-10-02T18:09:21","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T01:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/?p=1412"},"modified":"2019-10-02T18:09:21","modified_gmt":"2019-10-03T01:09:21","slug":"what-to-do-about-a-hyper-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/what-to-do-about-a-hyper-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do About a Hyper Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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He never seems to calm down! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

He never stops moving!?! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

She\u2019s always jumping up on everyone and everything!! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

She wears me out\u2026<\/em>
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 As much as you love them, living with a hyper dog can be exhausting, frustrating, and downright upsetting at times.
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Many dogs are high-energy, but when the problem starts to interfere with you and your dog\u2019s quality of life, it\u2019s time to seek help. That\u2019s where your Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital<\/a> family comes in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Hyperactive or High Energy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

True hyperactivity in dogs is actually quite rare. A clinically hyperactive (also called hyperkinetic) dog can\u2019t ever seem to relax and is overstimulated by the sights, sounds, and smells in their daily lives. In order to diagnose hyperactivity\/hyperkinesis, your veterinarian will need a detailed account of your dog\u2019s behaviors and lifestyle (exercise, diet, how much time they spend alone each day, etc.)
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More often than not, a hyper dog gets that way due to boredom<\/a>, lack of stimulation, not enough exercise, breed characteristics, conditioned behavior, or a combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helping Your Hyper Dog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Calming a hyper dog takes patience and diligence, but living with a happy, well-adjusted pet is well worth the effort. Try the following ideas:
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