Reduce your dog’s weight
If your dog is carrying too much weight, it can affect his joints, blood circulation, and other vital organs. When you notice your dog gaining weight lately with no metabolic reason, the best thing to do to help him regain his energy levels is to slim him down. Put your dog on a diet to reach his optimal weight.
Establishing an exercise routine is also a good idea. Commit to a schedule of walking your dog during the mornings and evenings. Add at least one strenuous activity a week to further help your dog maintain great shape.
1) Create a Snowy Obstacle Course in Your Backyard During Winter
Cara Armour, a certified professional dog trainer and dog agility instructor, lives in Bolton, Massachusetts, a place with a reputation for snow and lots of it. But she provides energizing, safe workouts for her three Boxers, Debbie, Walter and Phoenix, by carving out wide paths in her backyard using a snowblower.
“When we get heavy snow, I make a large figure-8 for them to run and play [in] without getting injured by trying to romp in tall snow drifts,” Cara says. “The figure-8 design allows them to playfully chase each other without bumping into each other.”
Never underestimate the power of hydration. Dogs with access to plenty of clean water tend to maintain healthy body temperatures, sport hydrated muscles and joints, produce healthy poops and flush out bacteria that may trigger urinary tract infections. In my household, I also add a dental preventive called Oratene in their water bowls every day to help fend off tartar buildup. You can find Oratene here ($23.99, Chewy).
Examples of diet-related causes for loss of energy
It is advisable to feed your dog more high-energy foods to get him back on his feet. Doing so will give him enough energy to support body functions and maintain body temperature.
How to Exercise Your Dog 6 Ways to Drain Your Puppy’s Energy
You unlock your front door and the proof is everywhere: the remnants of your new running shoes are strewn about the house, there’s a hole in the couch cushion, and the new leash you just bought is in pieces.
Restlessness in high energy dog breeds is not uncommon, especially if you’re yet to find something that works for both you and your pup. This is the case for fully grown dogs and puppies: if you haven’t worn them out before you leave, they’ll look for a ‘job’ to do. Oftentimes, they get destructive.
We pulled the best tips for tiring out your high energy dog and the best ways to tire out a puppy before they’ve had all their shots.