omg this dog is bonkers

[Owllady]

Mum got her from rescue
she is okay sometimes but right annoying
Today she has decided to run in circles continually to get my attention. She isn't even chasing her tail, she is just randomly going as fast as she can in circles with her hackles up to get me to play

AIBU to just huff and ignore her? I am currently under the dining table trying to ignore as much as possible but she lacks sophistication and is unable to grasp i want to be alone.

Have you any stories of sympathy to make me feel better?

Owllady's older much more sensible dog

I was wondering why you were under the table, until the last line

Oh yes I feel your pain. My sister and I have been living the quiet life with just the occasional squabble, and of course a sofa each. Then along comes Monster pup who was apparently homeless ( I wonder why? ). No matter how many times I roll my eyes and walk away he just won't calm down the bloody bouncing. And the parents can't even see that three dogs means three sofas - we don't do sharing thanks.

Hello owl lady mine did this because she had been confined for so long she may have kennel rage which means they are really hyper and stressed for a few months if they have been shut up with too much stress and not enough exercise for a while, lots of walks and she should be fine sounds like you are doing the right thing by ignoring. If it gets really bad the rescue centre usually have a trainer who can help for no cost. Hope she settles down, just bear in mind she is not doing it to annoy you.

Hello Owldog, I was just like that when my new family rescued me. I think what Bella says is spot on - it took me a good 6 months to calm down, and a few more to become the lazy sod I am now totally settled.

To be honest, I'm quite when I think of what I put them all through back then.

Hang in there - when she's calmed down you'll realise how much you love her and couldn't imagine life without her.

Have a from me, for being such a generous soul and sharing your home and Mum with her.

Cakedog

My dog was like this when we rehomed him

I was sat on top of the table, crying and ringing DP, begging him to hurry home!

He has calmed down sooo much
He's a joy to have around now, and gets hectic when I'm back from work if I don't give him 10 mins of attention straight away. It's like a deal: I can leave him while I work as long as I play tug of war the second I get in

my hound morris is 11 and he's still a bouncy fruitloop. To the point where nobody believes how old he is.

I have found that the only way that works is for him to be a grumpy old git and air snap near any pup that wont get the message. This has worked with 2 that we regularly meet. he will play with them now

I don't even bother with airsnapping - a quick nip on the backside and then walk away as if nothing has happened.... Some pups really do need to learn manners

Bubbledog1