Daily Physical Exercise
Giving your dog daily exercise is guaranteed to calm them down. Have them run circles through the park or take them to a dog-friendly beach so they can splash through the waves.
Methylphenidate or dextroamphetamine are commonly used to treat hyperactivity in dogs, but a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine may be more effective.
Your dog may be hyperactive for a number of reasons, including the characteristics of their breed and potential anxiety-related conditions. If your dog is highly energetic, make sure they first get all their physical exercise needs met. Keep in mind mental exercise can be just as important as physical exercise.
Lack of Routine
It's healthy for a dog to have specific times for feeding, physical activity, and sleeping. This allows them to understand that there's a time for everything. If there is a lack of routine, however, this can cause stress and confusion for your dog leading to hyperactivity.
Don't believe the myth “they will grow out of it”.
While some pups do calm down as they get older, over-excitement isn't regular puppy energy and can continue to appear even in adult dogs. The key thing is to understand when and what causes over-excitement in order to address it before it gets out of hand.
1) Border Collie
Border Collies were originally bred as working dogs and certainly have the energy level to prove it! While they make good family pets, make sure to get them exercise.
Though this disorder is rare, if your dog is suffering from it, there are medications that can help. Whether hyperkinesis is the problem or not, it's essential to make sure that your dog is getting enough activity.
If a few of these sound familiar, it's because some human anti-anxiety medication has been FDA-approved for use in dogs — but don't give your dog your pills, because they can have awful side effects including increased anxieties and irregular heart rate when not prescribed and dosed by a licensed veterinarian.
Fluoxetine (Reconcile or Prozac) - FDA-approved for the treatment of separation anxiety in dogs, this medication can also be used to treat other forms of anxiety and behavior issues in dogs such as compulsive chewing, circling and self-mutilation. Fluoxetine works best when combined with behavior-modification training.
Generally, puppies start to calm down when they reach emotional maturity — around 1 year old. However, some dog breeds take longer to reach adulthood and emotional maturity. In those cases, puppies may not mellow out until they hit 18 months to 3 years old.
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L) – There's a reason people drink chamomile tea before bed … it's a gentle herb with sedative effects. It can help your dog relax and soothe her stomach when she's nervous.
Catching a frisbee, jumping for a ball, or locating treats hidden around the house can be your pup's job for the day. Make your dog swim to you in a pool, catch a frisbee you throw off a dock, or have them join you on a successful hike. All of these things are great jobs for a high energy dog.
The results show that puppies and male dogs are more prone to ADHD-like behavior. However, an owner's behavior can influence this as well, as dogs which don't get enough attention, stay home alone much of the time, or don't get enough exercise show more behavioral changes.
One to three year-old pups can be very energetic, hardly staying still for a single minute. As they age, however, they will begin to take longer and more frequent breaks between spurts. Most dogs will lose that seemingly abundant energy as they pass the three-to-four-year mark.
If you've put an appropriate exercise plan in place for your dog's age and breed, and the dog continues to appear overactive, a veterinary check-up is in order. While most of the time, exercise, training, and activities are the issue, there are medical conditions that can cause hyperactivity.
Most puppies start to calm down as they approach their maturity age, which is usually around 12 months, but for larger breeds it can be more likely to occur between 18 months and 2 years.
A simple way pet parents can reduce the chances of sensory overload is to ensure their dog gets plenty of exercise and mental stimulation throughout the day. Mental and physical stimulation help dogs relax and may make them less likely to become overstimulated when exposed to external stimuli.