{"id":13712,"date":"2025-06-19T11:49:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T16:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/?p=13712"},"modified":"2025-06-21T08:24:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T13:24:14","slug":"help-my-pup-has-too-much-pep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/help-my-pup-has-too-much-pep\/","title":{"rendered":"Help! My Pup Has Too Much Pep!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Kev<\/strong>,<\/h3>\n

\"Mini<\/p>\n

“My sweet pup, Bubbles, is a 9-month-old Mini Aussie<\/a><\/span> with a heart of gold. With energy for days<\/em>. I take her on two walks daily, give her puzzle toys, and even toss the ball around the yard before work, when I’m still half asleep. But she still zooms through the house like a tornado! She chews the corners of the rug, barks at birds, and forgets every bit of training when she\u2019s in full \u201czoomie mode.\u201d Is this just puppyhood, or am I missing something? How do I channel her energy before she turns into a little fur-powered cyclone? Tired, but still in love.” – Maggie, Portland, Oregon.<\/p>\n

Hi Maggie –<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ah, Bubbles! What a fitting name for a pup bursting with joy and energy. At 9 months, your Mini Aussie is at her peak energy phase. Herding breeds like Aussies are brilliant and active, and they need both physical and mental stimulation to stay balanced. While walks and fetch are great, what Bubbles craves is purposeful work. <\/em>It\u2019s in her DNA!<\/p>\n

Try these ideas:<\/p>\n