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Why is my dog still energetic after exercise and wakes at night?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 2 months old

I exercise my dog in the morning and in the evening. But after resting for 30 min, it gains it's energy back. It wakes up in the middle of the night?

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Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 24th, 2017

Hello. A 2 year old un-neutered male dog will require LOTS of exercise to tire him out. You may just have to exercise him more. Also, neutering will decrease the amount of restless energy he has and is a good idea for other health concerns as well. Try taking him for longer walks, playing with the ball so he gets a lot of running in. Be careful not to perform any of these when it is very hot out, if it is more than 25-30 degrees do not run your dog.

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