Q&A: Needs some advice with hyper dog?
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Having some behavioral issues with my 3 yr old pup. I am in a long distance relationship and my girlfriend has a 10 yr dog. When we have our visits, my dogs behavior changes completly. When its just him and I, he listens to my commands and is pretty tame. When she and her dog are around he changes to a very anxious boy. When we are in bed or sitting on couch he wants to jump and play and if we ignore him, he will bark and bark. I understand it could be the change in routine or even some jealousy. I have tried bribing him with treats, but doesnt seem to help. After a couple of days, he seems to calm down. Its very stressful and we both suffer from lack of sleep and downtime prior to him settling. Does anyone have any advice?!
I do take him for a walk before she gets her or vice versa and we both live in apartments so no yard to just let him out in 
Thanks CLH. I have the same issues when she comes here as well, so its not just on her turf. I totally agree with your response thank you very much.
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Answer by Cs W
before you go to her house or they come over take him for a long walk tire him out. if he still acts up put him in his crate if he has one, make him know what he is doing is not good
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The problem is he gets jealous when you hang out with her. You need to show him who’s in charge if he jumps tie his leash to the table or something so he cant, if he barks tie him out outside eventually he’ll understand and then he’ll be nicer.
What food is he on? If its bakers or other cheap food then that could be why because it is full of cereals, sugars and colours that can make the dog hyper.
I have a lab and i know all about hyper dogs !! What i do is bring her into the field in the morning and let her run around for a while and then in the evening bring her for a long walk. Then once in a while she goes to the lake for a swim and fetches a stick in the water. Shes not as hyper now. Try bringing him to a dog park either and let him run about.
I know you live in an apartment and its hard but if you can find somewhere for her to run about and fetch toys then it does help.
It sounds like he may be having some doggy hierchy issues during your long distance visits. He understands his place at home where he’s the number two guy (or should be – you should always be the leader), but when he’s with your girl and her dog on their turf he can’t quite figure out his rank and it makes him anxious.
Unfortunetely, until the four of you are together all the time and he’s able to become comfortable with his rank and his surroundings your trips will most likely always start out this way. As he is the most obnoxious one when the group initially gets together at the very least you and your girl need to show your rank is above his. Is her dog an alpha-type or is he mostly oblivious to your pup? If he’s an alpha you have to show your pup he’s bottom dog (so to speak) in everything you do to provide him with some security and get him to fall in line as soon as possible. He gets his food last, is last out the door, last in line during walks, etc. Also, make sure to bring a couple of his favorite toys and something from home that smells like you for him to sleep on.
But, as long as your entire group continues to not be part of his everyday schedule this behavior may continue indefinitely. These tips will just help him mellow out quicker during your trips until he gets a bit older and more confident with travel so he’s not so overstimulated by new situations.
It takes a quite a few years and a lot a patience to train a dog well, but you’re doing a great thing by including him in so much of your life.
Good Luck!