Those with satos.....
Urgency:Need to know
Category: Behavior & Training
For: dogs
Asked by: Caly L. (Caly) 9 months ago
does your dog get "wound up" right before it's time to go to sleep? Our puppy, Randy, does every night! He could have been at the park for hours, running outside with his sister, etc., yet he still has to play with toys, chew on rawhides, etc., just as we're all falling asleep. My husband feels this is because satos were essentially wild dogs and had to fend for themselves more safely at night. Thoughts?
Answers from Zootooers
Answered by: Kiko53 9 months ago
They're MOONSTRUCK! And it's a full moon!
And it's not just puppies, my dogs are two and older but they go thru this a couple times a day, any time of the year. But tonight is an especially rambunctious night probably because I didn't turn the lights down early enough because they just went thru frenzy session #3 in honor of the full moon.
Answered by: Diane W. (briggs77) 9 months ago
It could be because of all the activity getting ready for bed. Does the dog sleep with you? If he does then crate training could be the answer since the crate is cave like they think of it as a safe haven and comfort zone. Crate training is easy with lots of info out there,
Answered by: Judy W. (jwarth) 9 months ago
Caly, I cannot give you a firm answer as to why puppies have this energy burst every evening. Typically it is around 8:30ish! But I can tell you that most puppies do it and it is absolutely normal although sometimes annoying!
