Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Over-Excited? She Needs a Nap!

Puppies go crazy nuts a few times a day, just because they're puppies. But I've noticed that later in the night, maybe around 9.30 - 10 p.m., Ruki will go a little more extreme on the nuts side. Play-stance, pouncing, running around, chewing everything, tossing things, and sometimes even growling and barking.

And then she'll pause, put her cheek down, head to the side, and rest. And then back to crazy.

My theory is that when she's really tired, she'll have these crazy bouts. When she's crazy enough late at night, it's time to hold her tight, and "pet her down"--pet her and sooth her until she's calmed down. And then crate her for the night.

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