Overexcited Dogs:
When energy turns into chaos — and calm feels impossible
Better behavior starts with a calmer dog.
When dogs feel overwhelmed, they can’t listen, learn, or respond.
We help dogs find regulation first — so behavior finally improves.
Not sure what your dog needs? Take the Behavior Quiz!
If your dog jumps, pulls, struggles to settle, or feels out of control, you’re not dealing with a “bad” dog — you’re dealing with an overexcited nervous system.
Not sure what your dog needs? Take the Behavior Quiz!
Not sure what your dog needs? Take the Behavior Quiz!
Not sure what your dog needs? Take the Behavior Quiz!
Overexcited Dogs:
When energy turns into chaos — and calm feels impossible
If your dog jumps, pulls, struggles to settle, or feels out of control, you’re not dealing with a “bad” dog — you’re dealing with an overexcited nervous system.
You love your dog’s personality.
But living with the chaos is exhausting.
You love your dog’s personality.
But living with the chaos is exhausting.
You’re not imagining things — it really is hard to live like this.
Everything just feels like too much.
You might notice:
When your dog reacts, it can feel overwhelming & embarrassing.
We understand how stressful that is.
Dog cannot settle
Public embarassment
Walks feel impossible
You might notice:
Greetings aren’t polite
Walks feel impossible
Dog cannot settle
Going into public embarrassing
You’re not imagining things — it really is hard to live like this.
Everything just feels like too much.
You’re not alone. A lot of dogs aren’t “just this way” — they’re just overexcited.
Greetings aren’t polite
That’s why punishment and correction often fail — and why our training focuses on nervous system regulation first.
Corrections make things worse.
Commands don’t stick.
Most overexcited dogs aren’t disobedient. They’re dysregulated.
When a dog is stuck in go mode, their nervous system can't downshift.
In That State:
Impulse control disappears
Corrections increase arousal
Calm feels impossible
More exercise doesn’t fix it, “tiring them out” eventually stops working, and yelling or repeating cues only adds to the chaos — because you can’t correct a dog into calm; they have to learn it.
It’s hard for them to listen.
When a dog is stuck in go mode, their nervous system can't downshift.
That’s why punishment and correction often fail — and why our training focuses on nervous system regulation first.
Impulse control disappears
Corrections increase arousal
Calm feels impossible
Most overexcited dogs aren’t disobedient. They’re dys-regulated.
In that state:
More exercise doesn’t fix it, “tiring them out” eventually stops working, and yelling or repeating cues only adds to the chaos — because you can’t correct a dog into calm; they have to learn it.
We help your dog learn how to pause, settle, and downshift — before chaos starts.
We get it. Overexcited dogs aren’t disobedient — they’re overstimulated.
At Scentsible K9 Training, we help dogs learn calm through:
Step 2. Add Clear Strucure
Step 1. Teach Regulation
We get it. Overexcited dogs aren’t disobedient — they’re overstimulated.
At Scentsible K9 Training, we help dogs learn calm through:
Step 1. Teach Regulation
We help your dog learn how to pause, settle, and downshift — before chaos starts.
Step 2. Add Clear Structure
Predictable routines and expectations help excited dogs relax.
Step 3. Practicing Calm
We train calm behaviors in the environments where excitement usually takes over.
We don’t suppress energy.
We teach regulation.
Step 3. Practicing Calm
We don’t suppress energy.
We teach regulation.
This is The Scentsible Method
Safe → Seen → Secure
Predictable routines and expectations help excited dogs relax.
We train calm behaviors in the environments where excitement usually takes over.
Here’s what transformation really looks like—for dogs and their humans.
Dogs feel…
Safer navigating the human world
More emotionally regulated
Able to respond calmly to situations
Owners feel…
More confident
Less embarrassed
Clear about what to do and when
Your dog doesn’t lose their spark — they just learn how to turn it down.
In-Person, Behavior-Focused Private Training
Your journey starts with a paid, in-person consultation ($100) where we:
✔ Assess what’s driving your dog’s overwhelm
✔ Observe behavior in real time
✔Create a clear, realistic training plan
From there, private lessons focus on:
✔ Nervous system regulation
✔ Confidence-building
✔ Calm communication
✔ Real-world reliability
No chaos. No rushing. No shame.
Still exploring? — Take the Behavior Quiz
In-Person, Behavior-Focused Private Training
✔ Assess what’s driving your dog’s overwhelm
✔ Observe behavior in real time
✔Create a clear, realistic training plan
Your journey starts with a paid, in-person consultation ($100) where we:
From there, private lessons focus on:
✔ Nervous system regulation
✔ Confidence-building
✔ Calm communication
✔ Real-world reliability
No chaos. No rushing. No shame.
Still exploring? — Take the Behavior Quiz
Ready for clearer communication and more reliable behavior?
You don’t need more commands.
You need a system your dog can actually understand.
$100 — your first step toward lasting change.
Answer a few questions to find out what your dog might be missing and how you can better support their growth.
Not ready to book a consultation?
Growth Starts with Awareness.
Start with Clarity
Not ready to book a consultation?
Start with Clarity
Answer a few questions to find out what your dog might be missing and how you can better support their growth.
Growth Starts with Awareness.
FAQs: Training for Overexcited Dogs
What’s the difference between a high-energy dog and an overexcited one?
1
High energy is about stamina. Overexcitement is about dysregulation. An overexcited dog can’t settle, listen, or recover — even when tired. It’s not just about energy output. It’s about nervous system balance.
Will more exercise fix my overexcited dog?
2
Not long-term. “Tiring them out” may help for a while, but it doesn’t teach regulation. We help dogs learn to pause, settle, and stay calm — even in exciting environments — without needing to be exhausted first.
Absolutely. We love those dogs! Overexcited doesn’t mean bad. It means your dog needs help regulating their enthusiasm — and we can teach that, without squashing their spirit.
My dog is sweet but totally chaotic. Can this still help?
3
What if my dog gets more worked up when I try to correct them?
4
That’s common. Corrections often increase arousal in overexcited dogs. Our approach reduces the need for correction by teaching calm as a skill — using clarity, structure, and real-life practice
Do you offer overexcited dog training near me?
5
Yes — we serve Meridian, Boise, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. Sessions happen in real-life settings where your dog’s stress tends to show up, so we can work with the behavior where it matters most.