I know Gus is only a baby still but does anyone have any little secret tips on howto calm their pups down .
He just LOVES everyone and everything( except for Noodle the cat) and at times gets himself too excited
:D
Lel

Similar to an over srumulated child. Hold firmly, and stoke very slowly, also speak in a drawling slow quiet voice, liike a record that has ben put on the wrong speed!

Often when they are being wild we end up adding to it by shouting, or p-eting in fast busy manner. Make all movements slow and deliberate, and not exciting.

It worked for me with an exciteable Belgian Shepherd, and a lively young Elkhound who din't sometimes know when enough was enough. :D

lel,
i have the same problem with my westie pup he gets so excited when people come that he has a little pee on their shoes aswell.

another thing is for you to take control and change the activity/alter direction or focus BEFORE he gets over excited. He is a pup and should be lively - but if you control it now you will reap the rewards in the long run. This doesn;t mean stopping him being a puppy and learning, exploring and having fun - but reducing the over-excitement which is when nipping etc starts.

hth

Pam n the boys

Its situations like training classes when he just wants to be with the other owners and other dogs and gets over-excited.
Its hard to distract him at times like that .
Anyone got a magic wand ???? :D
Lel