If this is the first post you are reading about agitated dogs here on our blog, we recommend that you also read the post Agitated Dog – Because your dog won’t sit still it’s a post What to do with a very agitated dog. In them we explain why some dogs are so electric and what you should do if you are in this situation.
In this post we will list 5 steps that will help you calm your little one.
1) Learn to relax
Teaching your dog to relax can help
As we mentioned in the post “What to do with a very agitated dog”, what will determine whether or not he will repeat a behavior, is his reaction SHORTLY after what happened. Right after that, if more than 4 or 5 minutes pass and you give him a treat, he won’t associate it with something he did 5 minutes ago, but with what he just did.
When your partner is calm, relaxed without any signs of agitation, give him a treat, it could be a snack or even a simple affection. This way, he will understand that when he is relaxed and not euphoric, you will give him a treat or reward.
2) Play
Playing with your furry friend will make him calmer during the day.
If you have the option of learning something while having fun or taking a class or training in something that doesn’t interest you much, what would you choose?
I bet you would choose to learn in a fun way, wouldn’t you? Our companions also prefer play learning rather than conventional training.
So, make the training so he can spend more energy and understand what you want him to do, in a fun way. An example of an exercise would be playing with the ball and giving him a command to fetch, another command to wait, release, and so on.
You will definitely have a great time together and have an even stronger bond.
3) Smart Toys
Making a smart toy for your dog is easy.
Playing with balls is and will always be a great game! But did you know that there are toys that not only stimulate your furry person physically, but also stimulate their mind? These toys are made so that the dog has a goal to achieve.
As a reward, for example a snack. There are several smart toy options on the market. If you have time to buy one of these toys, get creative! A simple and easy tip is to place some snacks, or even a few grains of food, inside a pet bottle and make small holes so that your furry friend can be challenged to get every reward out of the bottle.
A ball and a few pieces of food or snacks become a great challenge
If the bottle is transparent, even better! This way he can see the reward, leaving him more stimulated. Socks, cardboard tubes, tires, balls, there are several other ways you can create a smart and educational toy for your pet.
4) Dog Sports
If you are willing to dedicate a lot of time to training your furry friend, a great alternative to spending a LOT of energy is dog sports. There are some categories. The most popular is Agility, in this category your furry friend’s objective should be to pass through obstacles according to your command. See the 2015 Westminster Kennel Club agility champion in the video below. Notice how happy the dog and its owner are at the end of the journey!
There are other categories such as land speed (running), herding, flyball and freestyle.
5) Professional Dog Walker
A professional dog walker can help calm your agitated dog.
Another great alternative for those who don’t have as much time to dedicate to training their furry friend is to enlist the help of a professional in the field. It is important to highlight the importance of choosing a professional who is linked to a company.
There are many professionals in the field who are not linked to a company and who are great at what they do. However, when choosing a professional who is linked to a company, you will be sure that in addition to simply doing their job well, they will have to maintain a quality standard. In addition, if something happens that you are not happy with, you can count on the help of a company that has a name to uphold.
All Pet Anjo professionals were strictly selected and went through a training process lasting more than 30 hours. We have complete trust in ALL the Angels on our team.
