Help! My 5-month Shorkie is hyper, barks, and acts aggressive. What to do?

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How can I get my 5 month old Shorkie to calm down at night and go to bed without barking. He is also very snappy and aggressive during play with others. He tends to pee a lot so I’m thinking should I get him neutered. I want to buy some dog calming tablets but I don’t know which ones are safer for him because I don’t know exactly how much he weights. Pet's info: Dog | Shorkie | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 16 days old | 7 lbs

Debi Matlack · Accepted Answer

Before resorting to medication, try getting him into an obedience class. This will teach him to look to you for guidance and see you as the leader instead of the other way around. Neutering can help also, but he may be a high energy dog that needs lots of physical activity and mental stimulation to be better behaved. He is young so this is the perfect time to teach him what correct behavior is. Take him for lots of walks, go for runs, play fetch, arrange playdates with other dogs so he can roughhouse, teach him tricks, anything and everything to tire his body and give his mind something to do besides think of ways to get into trouble. A tired dog is a happy dog. It may be a stage that he needs to outgrow and lots of activity will help. If all this doesn't help or not enough, ask your veterinarian what they recommend.

Help! My 5-month Shorkie is hyper, barks, and acts aggressive. What to do?

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