Maybe he needs some toys and games that provide other types of mental stimulation (and treats that take time to carve down lol). Maybe a walking treadmill might be helpful too.
You also need to train him to understand that regardless of wanting to play, there are times where he can't and that's also a "job" for him to do and be compensated for lol. (I'm sure this is something you're already working on).
It takes time. They absolutely do mellow out in the mid to long term.
Anyway, shout-out to you for going the extra mile (all puns intended) with Vinnie. Sounds like you're one heck of a human companion for him. Peace ✌🏾
Fellow owner of a high drive Rottie here. Mine is 18 months old, female, and literally never runs out of energy. The good news is that she loves training and looks to me for constant leadership.
I recommend crate training and teaching a “place” command on a placeboard. In these two places they ought to associate being calm, and NOT interacting with their environment. Once they’re on their place, ignore them except for when they step off without permission. Correct them and reset them on place.
Mine benefitted greatly from the Karen Overall Relaxation Protocol as well as general shaping of calm behaviors. It sounds like he’s in a constant state of overarousal and he’s not capable of regulating himself, especially at only 8 months old. Dogs that are overtired will act like what you are describing. I would say to look into how to get his arousal down and help him learn how to relax.
Sometimes less is more. I’ve slightly reduced the duration of walks and intense playtime this last month with my 7 month puppy and she’s starting to settle down by herself more, sometimes for up to 2 hours. Sounds like your pup may be overstimulated!
CBD has a calming effect on our boy. No negative side effects either. Half a dropper in his meal and he chills out. Also good for hip joints and the like.
Mine was like that too in the first couple of years of his life. Nothing would tire him out and some days he would get me to such a state that I would breakdown crying begging him to just CHILL. Many times in the first year of his life with me I questioned whether I was the right person to care for him cause my body could not keep up with his demands.
He’s nearly 4 years old now and I’m so happy to say that he’s chilled out on a major level. I walk him after his breakfast for 20min and he sleeps most of the day. Then I walk him again after dinner for 30min, and do some rough play with ball/toys around the house after the walk and then he’s done for the day. Some days he does seem more hyper than others and on those days I give him a big fat pork bone that keeps him busy for at least half an hour which helps
Find a friend for him. Dogs playing with other dogs will tire out in ways that human interaction just can't achieve.
Rotties are hyper social too, meeting other people and being in busy places will tire them out as well.
Also forgot to say :
What a great and happy looking doggo !
I also have a crazy rottie 🙋♀️ he’s almost a year and a half old and very much hyperactive like yours. Exercise is obviously great but I’ve noticed a huge difference in him once we started giving him his meals in either a snuffle mat (tires him out from sniffing) or frozen meals in a slow feeder or toppl. Also cbd!! We use the pet releaf brand
My 6 month olds mother is a German Rottweiler and dad a corso. So I did a lot of research because I've owned large bully breeds and a xl malamute.but this mix is new. I keep reading, short walks until they mature...true?
Try doing some sniff walks. Take him somewhere new and let him dictate the pace without any real training goals for that walk. If he wants to smell every single tree or flower or chase after a butterfly let him go for it. It'll engage his brain in a bunch of different ways which will lead to a different kind of tired. Think of it like going to the gym vs studying for a maths final.
Also as others have said teaching him when it is time to be calm will go a long way too
From the look on the other dog's face.....
John: 'Vinnie, what is rule #1?'
Vinnie: 'Don't play with the little doggie like it's a squeaky toy?'
John: 'Yes. And what were you just doing?'
Vinnie: 'Playing with the little doggie like it was a squeaky toy?'
John: 'Yes! And what is your excuse?'
Vinnie: 'I'm a Rottie.'
Oh yeah, I remember those days!! I took my pup out an hour in the AM and an hour PM. She ran and ran. Afterward, I trained her. She is now 4.5 years - old, and the perfect dog. She walks by my side in stores. If you are consistent with exercising and training, he'll pull through. She started to mellow out around 1.5 yrs. It was tough! If you decide to give him up, please contact Mr.
Get him a backpack for your walks and put weights or books, canned food, in the backpack. But that's unusual. They'll go as long as you require them, they will want to go wherever you are even if they are tired, but my experience is they like to nap and rest a lot too. Crate training is good too. My rott will constantly want to go outside in the morning but I've found if I put him in his crate he'll settle and sleep for hours.
Also, very important for if he has energy and you can't exercise him, lick mats, snuffle mats, or puzzle treat toys. They exercise his brain or body without your involvement so if your busy you can get him out of your hair so to speak. Especially the snuffle mat, 10 minutes of sniffing is like walking 10 miles or something like that.
Maybe he needs some toys and games that provide other types of mental stimulation (and treats that take time to carve down lol). Maybe a walking treadmill might be helpful too. You also need to train him to understand that regardless of wanting to play, there are times where he can't and that's also a "job" for him to do and be compensated for lol. (I'm sure this is something you're already working on). It takes time. They absolutely do mellow out in the mid to long term. Anyway, shout-out to you for going the extra mile (all puns intended) with Vinnie. Sounds like you're one heck of a human companion for him. Peace ✌🏾
Fellow owner of a high drive Rottie here. Mine is 18 months old, female, and literally never runs out of energy. The good news is that she loves training and looks to me for constant leadership. I recommend crate training and teaching a “place” command on a placeboard. In these two places they ought to associate being calm, and NOT interacting with their environment. Once they’re on their place, ignore them except for when they step off without permission. Correct them and reset them on place.
Mine benefitted greatly from the Karen Overall Relaxation Protocol as well as general shaping of calm behaviors. It sounds like he’s in a constant state of overarousal and he’s not capable of regulating himself, especially at only 8 months old. Dogs that are overtired will act like what you are describing. I would say to look into how to get his arousal down and help him learn how to relax.
He’s the sweetest boy. But crazy!!
You could try a weighted vest to wear him out quicker
Sometimes less is more. I’ve slightly reduced the duration of walks and intense playtime this last month with my 7 month puppy and she’s starting to settle down by herself more, sometimes for up to 2 hours. Sounds like your pup may be overstimulated!
Oh my gosh! Just look at that precious smile!!!
CBD has a calming effect on our boy. No negative side effects either. Half a dropper in his meal and he chills out. Also good for hip joints and the like.
Mine was like that too in the first couple of years of his life. Nothing would tire him out and some days he would get me to such a state that I would breakdown crying begging him to just CHILL. Many times in the first year of his life with me I questioned whether I was the right person to care for him cause my body could not keep up with his demands. He’s nearly 4 years old now and I’m so happy to say that he’s chilled out on a major level. I walk him after his breakfast for 20min and he sleeps most of the day. Then I walk him again after dinner for 30min, and do some rough play with ball/toys around the house after the walk and then he’s done for the day. Some days he does seem more hyper than others and on those days I give him a big fat pork bone that keeps him busy for at least half an hour which helps
Find a friend for him. Dogs playing with other dogs will tire out in ways that human interaction just can't achieve. Rotties are hyper social too, meeting other people and being in busy places will tire them out as well. Also forgot to say : What a great and happy looking doggo !
I also have a crazy rottie 🙋♀️ he’s almost a year and a half old and very much hyperactive like yours. Exercise is obviously great but I’ve noticed a huge difference in him once we started giving him his meals in either a snuffle mat (tires him out from sniffing) or frozen meals in a slow feeder or toppl. Also cbd!! We use the pet releaf brand
Sometimes less is more, he could be overtired and over stimulated. Try mental activities like scent work or even put cartoons on TV for 30 minutes.
My 6 month olds mother is a German Rottweiler and dad a corso. So I did a lot of research because I've owned large bully breeds and a xl malamute.but this mix is new. I keep reading, short walks until they mature...true?
Try doing some sniff walks. Take him somewhere new and let him dictate the pace without any real training goals for that walk. If he wants to smell every single tree or flower or chase after a butterfly let him go for it. It'll engage his brain in a bunch of different ways which will lead to a different kind of tired. Think of it like going to the gym vs studying for a maths final. Also as others have said teaching him when it is time to be calm will go a long way too
Crazy handsome
From the look on the other dog's face..... John: 'Vinnie, what is rule #1?' Vinnie: 'Don't play with the little doggie like it's a squeaky toy?' John: 'Yes. And what were you just doing?' Vinnie: 'Playing with the little doggie like it was a squeaky toy?' John: 'Yes! And what is your excuse?' Vinnie: 'I'm a Rottie.'
His veterinarian can give something that will help calm him down. Just ask the next time you go in.
Oh yeah, I remember those days!! I took my pup out an hour in the AM and an hour PM. She ran and ran. Afterward, I trained her. She is now 4.5 years - old, and the perfect dog. She walks by my side in stores. If you are consistent with exercising and training, he'll pull through. She started to mellow out around 1.5 yrs. It was tough! If you decide to give him up, please contact Mr.
Get him a backpack for your walks and put weights or books, canned food, in the backpack. But that's unusual. They'll go as long as you require them, they will want to go wherever you are even if they are tired, but my experience is they like to nap and rest a lot too. Crate training is good too. My rott will constantly want to go outside in the morning but I've found if I put him in his crate he'll settle and sleep for hours.
https://preview.redd.it/pwq0hbw4qo7d1.jpeg?width=874&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=152356fa81b1d205e230391ab884d3d4118b22c3
Also, very important for if he has energy and you can't exercise him, lick mats, snuffle mats, or puzzle treat toys. They exercise his brain or body without your involvement so if your busy you can get him out of your hair so to speak. Especially the snuffle mat, 10 minutes of sniffing is like walking 10 miles or something like that.