I’m impressed that he can do the dishes.
Well they are smart dogs, and as pointed out, “they need a job to do.”
I do tell him that the dishwasher can loaded with the dishes still having food on them, but he insists on licking them clean first. …
He’s environmentally conscious.
I just want to associate myself with the “a tired dog is a well behaved dog” crowd’s remarks.
And … yeah … you may have a dog with far more endurance and stamina than you, or anybody you know, has, but …
If somebody doesn’t do their level best to ‘wear that dog out’ (in a good way) – probably daily – then you may have a long wait for him to ‘grow out of it.’
You’re a pediatrician, right? I once dated a kindergarten teacher. We spent a rainy weekend together. She told me how much she hated rainy weekends. The kids were all stuck inside for 2+ days, making Monday mornings hell for her.
I’m guessing you can appreciate that.
I think that’s a fair metaphor for dogs who aren’t getting run ragged often enough (and/or adequate and appropriate intellectual stimulation, as mentioned).
It may be worth looking into something like a dog cart when he’s old enough.
I feel like the concept of sequestration or crating could backfire. If this is an anxiety thing from pent-up energy that could possibly be bled off … crating or sequestration could exacerbate the underlying anxiety issue.
Good luck!
As have I; in my case, the pup belonged a guy renting a room in the same house as me. The guy eventually learned that his chocolate lab had separation anxiety – after the dog destroyed part of the couch.
I’ve gotten conflicting advice on running with a dog. Most sources say wait until over a year old. Some say older some younger.
My current exercise is indoors but at least a few mornings a week I could reintroduce myself to running. It wouldn’t be marathon or tri training, probably only 30 to 60 minutes max land fast I am not … how old does this group think for running with pup to be okay?
Given that the last incident happened after a long walk with training I am skeptical that missing activity is the cause but happy to put some running back in my mix, even in winter, if he is old enough for it.
Meanwhile I am thinking he’s manipulating for attention on his schedule. The pediatric equivalent would have me advise time ins of extra attention and a time out following the quick NO next incident. And I’ve just got to keep a closer watch when we are in the main areas together, to catch him before he does damage.