energy

I have a female lab Sophie that just turned 7. In the last year it seems like she tires easily. I assumed it was because this summer was really hot and she can’t tolerate the heat. But even on cool days she walks really slow and sometimes she won’t move. She’ll play with her friend biting...

Hello guys, (not a former english speaker here, I'll try my best!) I work at an animal shelter. And Im currently caring for Bobba, a young American Staff (1,5 yo). He's there because he doesnt get along with other dogs at all. So he's staying in a cage (relatively large with an exterior part...

My family has only ever owned lab mixes, and I'd say these current two (lab/dane/pit and lab/hound) are the most energetic we've ever had, but you take them on a good 20-30min off leash walk in the woods and they'll snooze next to me on the couch for the next 5+ hours until they slowly ramp back...

What are some of the best ways to tire out a highly energetic dog?

I've been having a ton of fun with Biscuit. Agility has been soooo awesome! I'm wishing I'd started teaching him (with no jumping, of course) agility from the day I picked him up. And now I want a puppy. :rolleyes: It's been so long since I've had a furry little puppy in the house. Biscuit was...

Hello! I have a four month old husky/lab mix named Grimmlok. We're currently going to manners classes, and he's already completed his puppy training classes. He's fairly well behaved, considering the breed mix. However, I'm a little confused recently as to how much exercise is too much. We go on...

Since the clock is rolled back again, and I am going through this stuff fresh again, I thought I would give a quick overview of the High Prey High Energy puppy, for anyone thinking of making this choice for their next dog, or newer inexperienced dog owners who think "OH I Can Handle it". I...

Greetings~ Just a quick question about dog temperments or if this behaviour is unique to this boxer. Occasionally the dog will suddenly grow incredibly hyperactive and is likely to hurt himself and anyone around as he sprints and jumps around the house, smashing into doors and walls. Any time...