Dealing with Over Aroused Dogs: Understanding and Managing Their Behavior

TLDRLearn how to understand and manage the behavior of over aroused dogs. Discover the triggers and causes of over arousal, and find effective strategies for lowering excitement levels and increasing responsiveness. Create a calm environment for your dog and develop anchors for yourself to stay calm in all situations.

Key insights

😮Over aroused dogs exhibit emotional behavior and are not easily controlled.

👩‍🏫Lowering the perceived excitement value and raising responsiveness are important strategies for managing over arousal.

🐾Knowing your dog's triggers and avoiding them can help in reducing over arousal.

🧘‍♂️Creating anchors for yourself, such as deep breathing exercises, can help you stay calm and manage your dog's behavior.

🗓️Consistency and patience are key in managing and training over aroused dogs.

Q&A

What causes over arousal in dogs?

—Over arousal in dogs can be caused by genetics, diet, experiences, early training, and the amount of frustration and punishment they have encountered.

How can I lower my dog's excitement levels?

—Lowering excitement levels can be achieved by avoiding triggers, providing consistent training, and creating a calm environment.

What are some effective strategies for managing over arousal?

—Strategies for managing over arousal include desensitization and counter-conditioning, teaching relaxation cues, and redirecting excessive energy through physical and mental exercise.

Can over aroused dogs be trained?

—Yes, with proper training and management techniques, over aroused dogs can be trained to be more calm and responsive.

How long does it take to manage over arousal in dogs?

—The time required to manage over arousal in dogs varies depending on the dog and the consistency of training. It may take several weeks to months to see significant improvements.

Timestamped Summary

00:10Over aroused dogs display emotional behavior and are not easily controlled.

02:30Triggers and causes of over arousal in dogs can include genetics, diet, experiences, early training, and the amount of frustration and punishment.

08:05Lowering perceived excitement value and raising responsiveness are important strategies for managing over arousal.

12:27Knowing your dog's triggers and avoiding them can help in reducing over arousal.

17:44Creating anchors, such as deep breathing exercises, can help in staying calm and managing your dog's behavior.

19:11Consistency and patience are key in managing and training over aroused dogs.

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