From Restless Dog to Sporty Dog

If your dog gets into lots of mischief every time you leave it alone, even for a short while, or seems very restless all the time, in this NUPEC Blog article we share some tips to channel its energy in a healthier way, and maybe even motivate it to become a sporty dog.

Before we get to the tips, keep in mind that canine mischief can be caused by many behavioral and physiological factors, but it largely results from excess physical energy and a lack of mental stimulation.

This means that if you want your dog's bad behavior to decrease or, ideally, stop, you need to give it mental challenges and physical exercise. This will help turn a restless, bored dog full of energy into a calmer, more confident one.

From restless dog to sporty dog

For hyperactive, restless or understimulated dogs, follow these steps to turn your dog into an active yet balanced and calm companion:

1. Find a sport you'd like to do with your dog. Consider the physical abilities of both of you so you can enjoy it.

2. Make an activity plan specifying times and days of the week to start doing this sport together.

3. Choose the gear you both need to do this activity safely.

4. Choose a safe place where you can both do the activity without risk.

NUPEC^® tip: before starting any fitness program, always consult a health professional, both for yourself and for your dog.

Now that you know the steps to start a sport with your pet, remember that to become athletes, you both need to be consistent and have the commitment and willpower to stick to the activity plan.

Keep in mind that being inconsistent with the exercise and physical stimulation you give a hyperactive or restless dog can lead to more mischief. So if you're going to use this strategy to get a more balanced pet, you need to make a real commitment to your dog.

If you're still not sure what exercise to do to turn your restless dog into a sporty one, we invite you to read: 5 sports dogs can do and 4 exercises to get fit with your dog.

Now that you know the steps to having a sporty dog, remember that high-performance dogs, or dogs that get a lot of daily physical activity, need specialized nutrition focused on intense exercise, such as NUPEC High Performance , whose formula with functional ingredients supports muscle development and joint protection.

NUPEC^® High Performance is specialized nutrition developed by veterinarians to improve your dog's physical performance. Its Mobility Action ^MR Glucosamine, Chondroitin & L-Carnitine formula helps strengthen muscle mass and promotes optimal energy recovery.

At NUPEC^® , we are committed to enhancing the health, beauty and life of pets through responsible scientific nutrition, bringing fulfillment to their owners.