Why More Exercise Isn’t Helping Your Dog Settle | Dog Enrichment

You did the long walk. You played fetch until your arm gave out. And somehow your dog is still pacing around the house like the day just started.“Tire them out” sounds like good advice when your dog has endless energy, but more activity doesn’t always lead to a calmer dog. Sometimes the thing you’re doing to wear them out is actually winding them up even more, leaving you exhausted and your dog still unable to settle.You'll hear:Why doing more exercise and activity can leave your dog more wired instead of more tiredHow the type of activity you choose can change what happens after the game, walk, or play session endsWhat I had to change with Fitz when throwing the ball longer and doing more wasn’t getting us any closer to calmPress play if you keep trying to tire your dog out and can’t figure out why they still won’t settle.Why Won't Your Dog Settle?Not sure if it's overstimulation, boredom, or reactivity? Grab the free download and find out what's actually going on.👉https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/public/6a83ba6887c0a7052346c6e3Help Us Hit the RoadWe're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you.👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcastShop What Em Uses with Fitz & TobyEnrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place.👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.comFree 15-Minute Clarity CallFeeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on.👉 https://thedogwhoaskedformore.hbportal.co/schedule/668856198dc476001953809bQuestions📧 em@thedogwhoaskedformore.comThis podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog.Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.