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Post by maryellen on Aug 4, 2011 16:42:23 GMT -5
so sadie gets a ton of exercise,which in turn makes her MORE hyper.... less exercise and she bounces for around 20 minutes and is fine... more exercise = hyper bouncing off the walls ALL NIGHT..
any ideas why?
she gets mind/physical exercises...
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Post by lovemybully76 on Aug 4, 2011 20:23:41 GMT -5
Bella's the same way exactly. Don't know why, but would love to know. ???
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Post by suziriot on Aug 4, 2011 20:37:21 GMT -5
Yep, Barley is the same way too, especially with the bouncing. Literal bouncing. We call him the Jolly Jumping Jackass. He's a GSD mix... I don't know much about the breed, but is that common with them?
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Post by fureverywhere on Aug 4, 2011 21:45:36 GMT -5
Perhaps it's genetically related to zoomies? I find a long off leash run in the tennis court and at least an hour walking daily knocks Ophie out by 11pm
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Post by michele5611 on Aug 5, 2011 9:40:22 GMT -5
well maybe it is like when humans work out....after a nice workout people have more energy...endorphins kicking in etc.
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Post by suziriot on Aug 5, 2011 10:07:03 GMT -5
well maybe it is like when humans work out....after a nice workout people have more energy...endorphins kicking in etc. That's actually my suspicion about Barley. He's just so damn happy when he's running around and bouncing like an idiot that he doesn't want to stop.  |
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Post by michele5611 on Aug 5, 2011 10:08:12 GMT -5
runner's high!!!
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Post by maryellen on Aug 5, 2011 16:54:56 GMT -5
yeah its common with gsds lol..i forgot how common hahaaa.
she is fine if i dont exercise her like i do normally
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Post by maryellen on Aug 5, 2011 17:08:37 GMT -5
i am also wondering if the 32% protein in the BG is contributing to her, as she was on pedigree kibble before.....hmmmmm
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Post by maryellen on Aug 5, 2011 17:09:14 GMT -5
yeah it could be runners high to, i never thought of that
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Post by maryellen on Aug 7, 2011 9:53:43 GMT -5
pedigree protein 21%
before grain by merrick protein 34%
i am thinking the higher protein is just toooo much for her.. she wasnt this bouncy when she was on the pedigree..
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Post by fureverywhere on Aug 7, 2011 10:12:32 GMT -5
They say that unless a dog is a full time working canine- ie search and rescue, sled dog-that way high protein formulas aren't a good idea despite what the marketers claim
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Post by maryellen on Aug 7, 2011 13:35:57 GMT -5
yeah, i know. she isnt a working dog so i am going to go with a lower protein and see what happens, or its her true personality showing now as she has been here a month already and the honeymoon period is over lol
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Post by loverocksalot on Aug 7, 2011 13:39:28 GMT -5
After an extremely long walk even if exhausted from heat, first thing Rocky does when we get back home is the craziest zooming circles through the yard. Then he drops down on the damp cool area of the lawn. I always figured it was like when I took a work out class I would be wired when I got home. However things that I have to use my mind like riding a motorcycle and especially shooting that makes me exhausted. So maybe mind games will tire her out.
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Post by maryellen on Aug 7, 2011 13:42:49 GMT -5
she gets mind games as well as physical exercise, so its either her true personality or the protein is too high. once i go to a lower protein i will see if its the protein or her true self showing..
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Post by RealPitBull on Aug 8, 2011 8:25:11 GMT -5
My guess is the food change is contributing. Plus runners high ;D
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Post by maryellen on Aug 10, 2011 16:27:05 GMT -5
update: sadie has been on merrick wilderness since sunday 24% protein .. she has calmed down ALOT in that short time.. i am giving it a full 3 weeks to see a change if any, since she was on the BG 34% protein for 3 weeks as well. so far her energy has dropped enough to notice, she still gets her exercise and play with rufus, but i definitely noticed a nice change in 4 days..
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Post by melonie on Aug 10, 2011 17:53:11 GMT -5
Good to hear... hopefully this does the trick and your sanity is saved!
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Post by maryellen on Aug 24, 2011 16:25:55 GMT -5
update: the new lower protein is working wonders!!! she is not bouncing off the walls anymore, and is actually more behaved on the lower protein... she isnt annoying rufus like she was , and is doing much better in general...whew.... i was hoping i wouldnt have to wait until she hit 9 to calm down lol... she is still a dork, but a not so hyper dork lol
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Post by susan on Aug 24, 2011 17:17:56 GMT -5
i thought those where pit fits learned something new zoomies halo gets one 1 a day no matter how much exercise gonna try the low protein thing. thank you all
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