Health & WellbeingMy dog will start by running in circles, at home, and if I go closer he will bite me, leaving marks. I can just want to pet his head, and he will bite me. When I go on walks he sometimes starts to bite the leash, and if I stop him then he starts biti
I certainly understand and sympathize with your situation. I see that Max is only 1 year old. I added a puppy to my house 2 years ago and was shocked at how much energy he had. From what you have told me in your question, it sounds like Max is having episodes of not being able to control his energy and is playing inappropriately. My dog also does this. The best solution I have is to find ways to keep Max busy and tired. One thing that people think of first is treats that keep them busy for a longer period of time. This does seem to help. You can use long lasting treats like a Kong filled with peanut butter, yogurt, treats, etc and frozen so it takes longer for him to eat. My dog also really like Bully Sticks which I also freeze to make them last a little longer. Keep him mentally and physically busy during meal times. I love using a feeding balls like a Buster Cube or Tricky Treat ball to feed meals in. It keeps him busy for at least 5-10 minutes at each meal and requires him
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