behavior

HI,
We are having some major problems with our puggle when she is around other people.
She is soooo hyper that she will not calm down no matter how many time I have her sit or if I correct her with her leash or fingers to the neck.
We signed her up for a group class at our local petsmart ( private lessons did not help because as soon as the trainer left and we tried what we learned around other people it did not work)
and we went by there yesterday to meet the trainer and she had us bring Lucy in to the room------she was soo hyper compared to the other dogs and she even growled at one of them. I felt really bad because everyone tells us that she is just too much ( my family and friends). We can't give her up----we are very attached to her as she is too us. She is not aggressive or mean in any way she is just a ball of energy and has to play, play , play.
My husband and 3 year old are very, very attached and it would hurt them to give her up. Otherwise I would consider giving her to another family that has the time and energy for her.
However, I am the main caregiver during the day and I feel like a slave to her.
It is really tiring me out. Has anyone had any success training their dogs/

Hi, How old is your dog? Our puggle Abby was super hyper for almost the first year and I was so exhausted I didn't know what to do. We ended up arranging "play dates" with another hyper dog in a large enclosed area and that really helped. They ran around like crazy for about an hour and then conked out on the couch!

I also think that as the dog grows older you will see him slow down a bit. Don't be worried that your dog is unusual because most puggles are hyper. Hang in there and you will be glad you did. Puggles make the most wonderful pets. I am so glad we didn't give up on Abby because we just love her to death! Good luck!

thanks so much for your reply.
How does Abby behave around company?
Did you take any training classes and if so did they help?

did you ask your local petsmart about daycare ? We have Maddie in daycare once or twice a week, she runs off energy and it has seemed to help her get used to be around other people as well as dogs, it seems to make her less hyper when people come over or visit us. We don't use petsmart but a private company and they reinforce her training while she's around other people and dogs and it has really helped, she's not all over our guests etc..

Also, have you tried ignoring her when she is excited--not petting, talking, acting like she isn't even there then when she settles acknowledging her ? When you pet her or pay attention to her while hyper she is getting a reward for that behavior--amy interaction with her is a reward. I would suggest ignoring her till she calms as much as possibale and then reward--ask your guests and friends to do the same ....it's in Ceaser Milans book and works for us. We don't reward hyperness, etc..

Hello,

I have a Puggle that is 7 months old and is extremely hyper as well. It's good to hear she's not the only one. I just hired an in-house trainer coming next week to help learn some ways to possibly tone her down. She is the most wild dog I have ever seen in my life, like a heina or something. I love he to death, she is soooo cute and sweet, but wow - my friends and family are overwhelmed by her. Let me know if anyone gets any tips and i'll let you know what the trainer says!

Nicole

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It will change with age with proper training. We hired a private trainer and every time we are back from somewhere, we need to ignore Poochy (my puggle) for 10 minutes. No eye contact, pretend he does not exist. Puggles are very smart. He learns quickly. If he is hyper, he gets nothing. If he's calm and behaving, we will pet him.
This rule needs to apply for all guests. They need to ignore for the first ten minutes, can't pet the puggle, can't make eye contact.
Also when he comes to you, 7 out of 10 you need to ignore. 2 out of 10 acknowledges his presence and 1 out 10 gives him love and attentions. This builds a presence, who the ALPHA is. However, if you ask her to come and she comes, you can pet her whatever you want.
Doggie day care helps. It helps releasing out the energy.
And before doing any trainings, puggles need to be exercised first, so they listen more. Hope this helps. Don't give up. Poochy was such a challenge too, but he's all WORTH it!