God give me strength

Hey guys me again,

So I love my dog and I really really do. But this past 2 weeks she has been testing me and I don't know what to do.

It started with the barking for attention.
Would be laying on her bed then just get up and bark at me or the telly.

She has always lived her toys (she has a large ball with a tennis ball in side which she take everywhere) but the past two weeks I haven't seen her play once. Only when I play tug with her (she leaves when told - she is very good with commands).

She just seems so bored and I can't work out why.

I bought her some new toys incase she was bored of what she had. I walk her twice a day for an hour a time give or take.

I do tricks with her. I fuss her when she is laying on her bed being good

She won't stop digging at everything and just walks around (well jumps around whining for attention.

I've been to the vet they said she is all fine x

How old is she Vicky? I take my Roxy to puppy parties which my local pet shop do every Saturday. She gets to play and have great fun with up to 10 other pups - all sizes and shapes lol, and completely wears her out. Do you have anything like that near you..

What and when do you feed her?
Pete

Kibble after my breakfast and after my dinner. But she is 9 months old we havnt changed her food since we got her at 8 weeks x

Has she had a season yet?

No. That was my guess but google symtoms don't match (hence I put on here much better advise) x

Mich Soz didn't see your reply. She is 9months. We have a dog park we go to every morning for an hour x

Theia became a little mardy for about a week before she came into season. Does she have any swelling in that area?
You've really got me scratching my head!
Pete.

What treats do you give her?

No swelling and as I say this has been 2 maybe 3 weeks. She has all different treats whatever is cheapest tbh x

Treats are as important as food really. Try using her kibble as training treats, and only natural, high value treats. We use a site, treats2sit4, and use only small amounts of them.
Pete

I used to use her kibble but she stopped recall (I guess it was boring) we had a trainer in when she was about 4-5 months and he said to give her hotdogs? X

Do you give in when she wants attention? If she knows you will give in she will keep on doing it.
Maybe she prefers playing with you than toys. Iza does with me her toys aren't any good if i am not playing with them too.

No I totally ignore her and if she barks I leave the room. I do play with her for about an hour at night we play tug fetch or hide and seek but nothing is enough. She won't stop lol x

Pete. The treats we have ATM are misfits x

Could definately be getting ready for her first season which could make her hyper. I would say it could be the teenage phase but it's a bit early for that. You are doing the right thing ignoring her though.

My dog was acting like that just before she came into season

Aww ok. What age is teenage!? Can't be dealing with this again lol x

Also forgot to add she is being more distructive too. She is very good in terms of chewing. Only ever chewed a shoe and a door matt but past two weeks she has eaten her collar a plant pot another door matt a washing machine feed!