2 year old hyper Chiweenie

[Gypsy86]

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Hi all,

Haven’t posted on here in a while but was after some advice.

I last posted about getting a Chiweenie puppy as a surprise for Christmas 2 years ago and I reached out for some guidance.

My doggy is now 2 and I know that can still be an age for some dogs where they’re acting more teenager if you like. My doggy is very hyper which is her breed characteristics but I am quite mentally burned out! She gets plenty of exercise but she pulls on the leash a lot. So I stop when she pulls and then carry on when she is level with me and waiting. I think this is something that will take a while but I’ve been sticking with it. She shows signs of perhaps adhd as even after lots of exercise and mental stimuli she cannot let herself rest it seems. She has chew toys and I hide treats in her toys, she has a kong and we play tug and fetch a lot. She is also very vocal if we are doing something and leaving her be. She still goes to nip my partners hands and she barks all the way down the stairs if I’m going down and she goes for my feet. I work from home but I do get out and she is still crate trained. She is good at night and in the crate. She doesn’t stay in there long, just bursts at a time and when she is quiet so she knows it isn’t a naughty corner!

Does anyone have any advice on maybe something I can do, add or improve my training? I know 2 years old is still young but you also can’t pour from an empty cup. My family love her but she is so hyper that they find her difficult to watch if I wanted a day off!

I am open to constructive criticism and I am doing the best I can. Thank you for reading

 

[JudyN]

Can you remind me what you feed her - including treats, etc. Are you 100% sure she's getting the right amount?

We might have already mentioned this video, but just in case:

This one may also be useful:

I'm thinking that rather than trying to tire her out physically and mentally, it might be better to aim for calm activities - say walks in quieter areas, encouraging her to explore and sniff. Even just trying to use a calm voice and calm body language round her might help. Raw bones might also keep her occupied for a good time, and chewing can be calming in itself.

 

[Gypsy86]

Hi Judy,

Thanks for reply. We feed her kibble and sometimes she has a little wet food. Treats she has a few a day, the pedigree ones. I’m not 100% no so I will check the videos, thank you!

Yes good idea and I have been doing the calming thing - stroking her belly and speaking in a softer voice, smiling etc to make her feel more at ease. She does calm a little but fights it if that makes sense lol. Yeh we do go on quiet walks as it’s a village we live but she is very pully. I do let her sniff a lot as it’s enrichment but maybe I could take her to an even more secluded area, it is worth a try thank you

She seems to be more hyper since she was spayed 6 months ago, I don’t know if there is any correlation there

 

[Gypsy86]

And yes she is a big chewer!!! She has her fave bone which does keep her occupied for a short while

 

[JudyN]

What exact brand & variety of kibble, wet & treats? Food can influence a dog's behaviour, and high carbs (often in the form of grain, rice or potato) or sugar can cause sugar spikes that lead to hyperactivity. I would look for grain & sugar-free food and treats, and see if that makes a difference. A raw diet would be well worth considering - it's much easier than many think and is just as safe as other foods as long as you pay attention to basic hygeine. We can give you all the info you need if interested.