Why does my puppy act up when I get home, but not for my mom?

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In my household it’s just me and my mom. When I am gone my mom says my pup is on her best behavior but once I get home she acts up. I don’t know why because I treat her the same way my mom does and we both agree on the same training for her. I’m also the one she sleeps with. But it doesn’t seem like she sees me with the upper hand. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 months and 8 days old | 13 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Pets create different bonds with people. It’s possible Hazel associates you with play time so she gets more hyper and acts out when she becomes bored or frustrated. She is still a puppy and high activity is normal. Try to give her consistent and structured exercise everyday. Maybe that happens when you get home so that Hazel has a immediate outlet for the energy and when she gets home, she will be more calm. You can also try to redirect her energy into a training session. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Why does my puppy act up when I get home, but not for my mom?

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