Mad 5 minutes? Puppy behaviour
Having just brought home a 3 month old pup, we are now going through the 'Mad 5' where she runs around out of control for a few minutes..This is our second OES, and our first OES did exactly the same when he was a pup - Can anyone tell me if they have similar stories, and if so, how can we control this behaviour?.. Although we are always there for her, I worry about her hurting herself.. Many thanks Mike |
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| Hi and welcome! I look forward to seeing pictures of your pup.
Here is a brief article on the "frenetic random activity period" from my favorite dog training experts: http://www.mysmartpuppy.com/ask-us/articles/frap.html Good luck! |
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Oh yes, puppies do this.........and so does my 7 year old girl. At least as an adult it doesn't happen twice a day......maybe once a week now. When she is in the zone, stand back!! |
| Thanks so much for the advice and link to the article..Margaux has her Mad 5 in the evening, so I guess we are lucky its not twice a day!! She spins around the room like a greyhound at full speed..
I'm a bit new to uploading etc, but I'll try and get something on the site soon..Thanks again for your kind help.. Mike |
 Hi Mike, My OES Willoughby does this from time to time and he's 22 months. When he's done, he comes over to me, panting and grinning. My two other OES also loved to run around in the same way. Willoughby would run around more often but my townhouse has a very small back garden. Cheers! |
| Heehee! Foz (1 yr) still does this about once a day in the house around the dining room table. He enjoys antagonizing Annie along his way too. The link says not to laugh, but I love it
Annie (almost 10 yrs) does the "puppy run" about once a week or every other week. I egg her on because it makes me think she's still a spring chicken. |
| We have a 10 mth old that does it once or twice a day - normally outside though. We have two older dogs 5 and 6 (approx) that do it maybe once a week.
Good luck! |
| We call it the "Sheepie 500"
I think it's a pretty good indicator of a lack of enough exercise. It's a good thing they age. |
I always think of it as " building up a charge". We have long walks everyday but he still needs to serious energy burning!  |
| Mouton usually does his outside, but Margaux loves to weave in and out of the furniture. I think they both have enough exercise, its just a way of getting out some stress..Thanks very much for all your help on this topic..
May I ask another one more question please which is is slightly more problematic.. I'll call it Young and Old.. Mouton is 6 and Margaux is 3 months.. They get on well, but there is constant play and, Margaux loves to climb over and nip Moutons ear..He in turns gets upset, and then the fun/scrum begins.. We are training Margaux to behave well in the house, but as we all know its a struggle at that age..Moton is an angel, placid, and wants a peaceful life..(although she loves to romp outside) - Any ideas and thoughts on how to keep old and young in harmony?? Mike |
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