How to calm a young dog that jumps and nips when overly excited?

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She's a very active dog, but anytime she sees me or my mother, she gets very excited and super hyper and doesn't calm down for about an hour or so. She is quite young (hardly a year), but is there anything I can do to try and calm her a bit? (She nips and jumps when she gets excited/hyper). Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Female | unspayed

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Welcome to having a young Australian Shepherd. This is very typical of the breed. The best advice I can give is exercise, training, and more exercise. When you walk in the door, ask Sofia to come to a certain spot, sit (or some other trick), and then reward her with a treat. If you do this every time, she will quickly learn to go to that spot every time you walk in (rather than jump and nip at you). And then take her out to run at least once daily- three times is even better. Best of luck to you and Sofia.

How to calm a young dog that jumps and nips when overly excited?

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