Last Updated on December 30, 2020
3. Your dog is excited!
Do you know when a dog comes running to you just can’t stand still? You might even notice his entire body shivering while he waits for you to pet him. This is the best type of shiver because it simply means you have an excited dog. However, how you deal with it might cause future behavioral problems. If the excitement is because your dog is happy to see you, then you can go ahead and pet them of course, but if your dog is too excited, it might lead to hyperactivity, which is a nightmare for dog owners, especially those who live in small apartments. Now we all want an active dog that can run and play games with our kids, but being active has nothing to do with hyperactivity. Being active is a necessity for a healthy dog, hyperactivity is not. So how can you deal with it? Simply reward your dog whenever he’s relaxed and ignore his “excitement phase.” This will let them know that if they’re calm, they will get more attention and treats, so they’ll stop acting out eventually.
