Tips for Excitable, Anxious Dogs

You might be surprised to learn that a few simple changes at home can make a huge difference in your dog's behavior. When it comes to Dog Chew Toy usage, for instance, or the type of Plush Dog Toys you provide, these can have a significant impact. In every behavior modification scenario, I always start with a plan to establish and maintain structure and a stable foundation for the dog. And, heres the thing-very often the dogs behavior is significantly better within a couple weeks, even before we get to the more focused training activities like teaching them how to properly play with chew dog toy TPR or Rubber Dog Toys.

Would you like to know what we do to get things moving in a more positive direction? Keep reading! It all starts with a foundation that includes:

Exercise and fresh air. One client increased evening walks with his Anatolian Shepherd from 20 to 60 minutes, while also incorporating playtime with a Squeaky dog rubber toy. The dog became noticeably calmer and more manageable in the evenings. How much exercise does your dog need? Well, all dogs are different. Whatever you do now, double or triple it and see what happens. Adequate exercise is not optional. If your dog isn`t getting enough, nothing else will work.

Eliminate high energy play in the house. This includes fetch and tug, especially with toys like the Chew Dog Toy TPR that might encourage hyperactivity. If you want your dog to be calm in the house, then ALL inside time should be calm! Otherwise, the inside of your house becomes your dog`s literal playground, filled with Dog Chew Toys and Plush Dog Toys scattered everywhere. What happens on the playground? Clever antics to get the party started, such as pulling on pant legs, rugs and the corners of table cloths, racing up and over furniture, shoving toys at you. There should be a speed limit in the house. High energy play belongs outside, using toys like the Rubber Dog Toys that are better suited for outdoor play.

Do not play with your dog every time he brings you a toy, whether it's a Dog Chew Toy or a Plush Dog Toy, otherwise pestering you to play will never end! Ignore attempts to engage you at least 70% of the time. But, when the dog is minding his own business, then initiate a game, of you so desire, using appropriate toys like the Squeaky Dog Rubber Toy that encourage positive play behavior.