How can I calm my hyper 1-year-old dog who won't stay still?

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My dog gets excessive. We walk play fetch. But she just will not stay still. She paces all the time. Digs holes and just runs circles. Is thee anything I can do to get her to calm down. She is not fixed and she is a year old. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 80 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This is typical for a young dog. Try taking her on more long walks, 2 hours plus, to help her get rid of the excess energy. If you cannot do this, hire a dog walker or get someone else to exercise her and play with her a lot. This is just a matter of being young, not an illness. Large dogs need a lot of exercise. You may also try getting her a few toys including a food toy (usually a toy into which you put part of her daily kibble ration and the dog needs to work to get the food out). This will also keep her busy for a while.

How can I calm my hyper 1-year-old dog who won't stay still?

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