“She’ll calm down after she turns one.”
“Just wait until he’s two, that’s when they mature.”
“Once she’s spayed, she’ll settle right down.”
Sound familiar? As a dog trainer with over a decade of experience, I’ve heard these well-meaning but often misleading promises countless times. I’ve watched the hope in puppy owners’ eyes as they cling to the belief that their furry tornado will magically transform at some future milestone.
Here’s the reality that many trainers won’t tell you: some puppies never naturally “grow out of” their wild behavior.
While some dogs do mellow slightly at certain age milestones or after being spayed/neutered, most dogs maintain their high energy for years—sometimes their entire lives.
Those natural “settling points” people keep promising you? They might be years away, or they might never come at all. This is especially true for working breeds, sporting dogs, and many popular “designer” mixes.
I’ve seen too many families surrender their adolescent dogs to shelters because they simply couldn’t handle waiting any longer for that mythical day when their dog would finally “chill out.”
The good news? You don’t have to wait years to have a calmer dog.
Our Marvelous Mutt program has transformed countless “wild” puppies into dogs who know how to “chill” in just 4 weeks. We don’t change their personality or diminish their spirit – we simply teach them how to manage their energy appropriately.
We establish clear boundaries and basic commands. Your puppy learns that calm behavior gets rewarded while frantic energy doesn’t. We begin teaching the crucial “settle” command that will become your secret weapon.
One client’s Labrador puppy used to run laps around their coffee table. After just one week, he could lie calmly at their feet while they watched TV – something they thought would never happen!
Your puppy learns to manage excitement and wait patiently instead of jumping, barking, or spinning. We tackle barking fits, visitor excitement, and other common issues.
This is when we see those dramatic “before and after” moments – like the Golden Retriever puppy who went from jumping on every guest to sitting politely when visitors arrived.
We teach structured activities that satisfy your puppy’s need for excitement without creating a hyperactive monster. Your puppy learns how to entertain themselves appropriately and how to relax when nothing exciting is happening.
This was the game-changer for a recent customer’s dog. We discovered he needed specific types of mental stimulation, not just physical exercise. Once we implemented the right puzzle toys and training games, his frantic energy dissipated dramatically.
We prepare your puppy to maintain these new calm behaviors in your home environment. You’ll learn exactly how to reinforce the training and prevent backsliding into old habits.
This is where many training programs fall short – they don’t teach owners how to maintain the progress. We make sure you have all the tools you need for long-term success.
The difference is awesome. Instead of waiting years hoping your dog might eventually calm down, you’ll see dramatic improvements in under a month.
As one recent client told me: “We were convinced our Lab puppy had some kind of hyperactivity disorder. After your program, she’s still playful and energetic, but she can actually relax now. She’s a completely different dog.”
If you’re struggling with a puppy who seems permanently stuck in overdrive, you have two options:
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Ryan
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