When they came home, the dog was taken for a walk on a leash.
After asking some questions, we learned that the dog was a Border Collie whose owners worked all day.
“My dog is too active and won’t settle down at night when we watch television,” said one dog owner who called the CGC department. Here are some tips for the owner of an energetic dog that is hard to calm down. In most cases, the problem is really that the dog owner needs some education, and the dog may need a more suitable daily schedule and exercise plan. The complaint is that the dog is “hyper” or “too active.” It’s one of the most commonly reported behavioral concerns of Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and AKC S.T.A.R.
