Timrigg Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Hi all, I have a beautiful 14 month staffy pup named Holden. Recently he was diagnosed with a torn bicep, and placed on 'strict rest' until healed, meaning no walks, play at the park, or even tug-o-war inside. He's so full of energy that by about 6 o'clock each night, he tears around the house, doing further damage to his injury. I was wondering if anyone had a technique/tactic for keeping a VERY energetic dog calm and still? At the moment I'm using bones to give him something to keep him occupied, but he still goes crazy for about half an hour each day. Any reply would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Maybe invest in a crate? That way have total control over how active he can be. Some quiet training and games will give mental stimulation and help to tire him out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Crate & puppy/dog pen. I'm suprised your vet did not suggest both of these to you. Whilst he is crated/penned he can play with kongs, chew toys like dentabones and big chunks of raw veggies like whole carrots will keep him occupied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vnv Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 If you are in Sydney you can rent a crate from Vebo Pet Supplies http://www.vebopet.com.au I ended up buying one outright from them when I had to keep my staffy x quiet after being hit by a car and I have used it countless times since then, so it really has come in handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Get a Veterinary Physio consult ASAP!! (If you haven't done so already of course) He may be a good candidate for swimming or underwater treadmill during recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Crate, as said above saying that... there is no way i could rest my almost 4 year old staffy bitch, she would go mad being crated for a long period of time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Crate, as said abovesaying that... there is no way i could rest my almost 4 year old staffy bitch, she would go mad being crated for a long period of time! In which case TB, you'd probably have to consider mild sedation. If a dog needs to rest to heal, then you do what you must. But, yes, a metal mesh crate would be the way to go here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Crate, as said abovesaying that... there is no way i could rest my almost 4 year old staffy bitch, she would go mad being crated for a long period of time! In which case TB, you'd probably have to consider mild sedation. If a dog needs to rest to heal, then you do what you must. But, yes, a metal mesh crate would be the way to go here. I was actually going to say that, but i didnt want people to think i drug my dogs I did do that for Atlas when he did his dew claw from time to time, when he got restless, i couldnt even give him a bone as he had a bucket and couldnt use his front feet worst 3 weeks he has ever been through! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 This is exactly why all daogs should learn to be crate trained I also agree with staff n Toller ,find a good phsyio because rest wont cure all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 we had to do this with Ed when he was 4-5 months, we used to crate alot, and everything else was on lead, onlead to toilet, on lead sitting watching tv with us We also got him swimming asap and as soon as the vet cleared it (different injury) but the swimming was a great energy release and great for low impact exercise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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