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Originally Posted by Swirl First things first, I am a guy. |
OK--then get your wife, GF, or whoever it is that you referred to as "we" in your post to help exercise her brain and her body.
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Originally Posted by Swirl ...The dog is not under exercised, she gets out a lot more then any dog in our neighborhood minus this one dog. That's the point I am trying to get across, nothing I seem to do gets her energy out....I am looking for other ways besides what I am doing to get her energy out in a productive manner. |
The point we're trying to get across is that you need to address her energy level both physically
and mentally.
Giving her hard physical exercising is only building up her stamina and getting her in better physical shape.
You need to get her into class and and work with her each day during several short training sessions.
I have an 8 yo bitch who is still an energizer bunny. When Mox was younger, she and I were in class 2-3 times/week because she needed to be. Many times I wished I could take out her batteries because she was nonstop. She's involved in tracking, obed, drafting, and we dabbled in herding and agility.
You need to do the same with your girl.
I understand the rigors of long commutes--for several years I drove 85 miles one way to work.
I also understand the demands of a young, healthy dog.
Your dog didn't ask to join your household so now that you have her, you're going to have to do what it takes to meet her needs. If you can't, for whatever reason(s), think about returning her to her breeder.