Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 OMG so Storm has Hypo-puppy moments when he is like a toddler on speed! He charges round the house jumping up anyone and anything, he nips and scratches, manically chews everything and won't listen to me whatever I do. We just can't calm him down at all, I tried to hold him to calm him down today and he just wriggled and growled at me and bit me! Please someone must have gone through this, any help or advice would be greatly appreciated and aid me in saving a (very small) piece of my sanity! We have been told not to put him in his crate but we can't put him anywhere else as he literally throws himself at things and I am worried he will hurt himself. I think some of it may be frustration as he hasn't had his second jab so therefore he can't go for walks yet so he is only allowed in our gardens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 oooh the mad 5 minutes (usually lasting longer) maybe do some training with him - it will mentally tire him out and then he shouldnt have these moments so ofter - mine still have them after baths no matter how tired they are tho lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 lol. . . quite normal. . . just move breakables and stand back and enjoy. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renniwano Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 The Zoomies as we call them in this house.. Neo will have them if we are out playing in the garden and he gets excited.. his ears go back, tail between his legs and he runs round and round and if the back door has been left open, straight into the room, up the stairs, bangs into an upstairs door, runs down again and back into the garden.. Usually repeated a couple of times.. and have learnt not to stand in the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrgore@yahoo.co.uk Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 mine still have mad 1/2 hours we just let them get on with it just deal with the niping as you would normally with a NO BITE or whatever you use and your rite not to put him in his cage at this time if he sees going in his cage as a punishment it will make cage training very hard dont worry weve all been through it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCouture Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 lol definitely normal puppy behavior, they're crazy little things! standing back and letting him get his energy out will prob be best. but like nix said, try mental stimulation. teach him some commands, honestly 15min would tire him out for a few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 he's just letting off a bit of steam - try having 2 running round doing this bouncing all over you and the furniture I just curl up on the end of the sofa now, open the back door and let them run it off I wouldn't hold him down though when he's in an excited state of mind like that hun.... Try doing some training with him - mental stimulation works great with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted September 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 ok thanks guys. Will just step back, hang the kids on hooks on the walls and wait for it to pass! pmsl.. Seriously though, I will try more training, he already knows sit, lie down and paw. What should I try next?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 sit up? hug? high 5? wait (for a treat) ect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renniwano Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 ok thanks guys. Will just step back' date=' hang the kids on hooks on the walls and wait for it to pass! pmsl.. Seriously though, I will try more training, he already knows sit, lie down and paw. What should I try next??[/quote'] A good one to try once they know sit... is stay or wait A great safety command too should you ever need it.. Neo knows to now sit and wait when about to cross a road.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid_Wolf Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 you could also start lead training with him now inside the house and garden, makes life MUCH easier once they've had all their jabs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessmom Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Milla's learned to offer her paw on whichever side I offer my hand. I sometimes say "other paw" if she gets it wrong but she does it correctly about 90% of the time without my saying anything. You can start teaching him to come when his name is called, too. You and the kids should each have treats. Spread out in the garden and take turns calling him. As soon as he turns toward you tell him to come and give him a treat when he reaches you. (Don't treat him if he comes without calling.) You can play this game for a long time and wear him out with the running back and forth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Will just step back' date=' hang the kids on hooks on the walls and wait for it to pass! pmsl..[/quote'] :lol: Yeah, just keep clear, you can be knocked right off your feet. We found exercise is key, mental and physical. They have calmed down considerably, and their manic bouts have become less frequent, but when they do start we try and get to the door as quickly as possible and let them out, but it is GREAT to watch - the joy of the chase is so infectious, and if one starts the other is sure to follow, and then chaos reigns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted September 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 You can start teaching him to come when his name is called, too. You and the kids should each have treats. Spread out in the garden and take turns calling him. As soon as he turns toward you tell him to come and give him a treat when he reaches you. (Don't treat him if he comes without calling.) You can play this game for a long time and wear him out with the running back and forth. Thanks that is an excellent idea, gets the kids involved and exhaust him and the kids at the same time! Genius OOOh even better I could get the hubby to do it outside with them then I could have some peace inside on my own!!! Love it! The tricks are all great ideas. Have tried lead training but he hates it, just rolls over and chews it. If I manage to get him moving it's more me pulling him gently while he chews the lead! And loving calling it the "zoomies" may have to hijack that word! It's nice to know it's normal and it's great to have you guys here for support! Thanks (hugs) :girl_hug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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