Enlightened By Dogs With Kathy Kawalec

Has anyone ever told you that exercise (and lots of it) is the best way to get your hyperactive dog to calm down? Even a quick Google search would land you on a page that recommends rigorous workouts and tons of activities whenever your dog seems over-energetic. While exercise is vital to your dog’s general wellbeing, it’s not the key to calming them down when they’re triggered or simply acting out. Fortunately, the solution is a lot simpler than you think — rest and understanding. In this episode of the Enlightened by Dogs podcast, Kathy is on a mission to debunk the myth that over-aroused dogs need more exercise. She shares a few reasons why dogs get over-aroused and how to handle them. She also breaks down the common dog personality types, their traits, and the physical activities best suited to them. In this episode: What it truly means when your dog is over-aroused What the arousal protocol is and how to apply it in your dog’s life Kathy shares some tips to help you consider your dog’s personality type