My puppy's 'mad hour' and advice on discipline

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Hi everyone, I adopted a young puppy a few days ago. Everything is going fine, but in the evening around 8pm, he has a bit of a 'mad hour' that lasts for at least an hour where he goes totally out of control!

He lunges at everything, bites whatever he can find (clothes, the sofa, etc.), lets out little barks which he never normally does, jumps up at us, runs in circles and tears around so fast he ends up bumping into things, etc. (he honestly looks like he’s lost his mind!).

I have no idea how to handle it all – how can I calm him down?

Why is he doing this?

Are these 'episodes' just a phase?

I’d also like some advice on how to discipline him when he's misbehaving (biting clothes, barking, etc.), because no matter how many times I give him a firm 'No!', he just ignores me... and when I put him in time-out, he starts barking and throwing himself at the door.

He's not even 3 months old yet, so now is the time for him to learn. I really need your help.

Thanks

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    What breed of puppy is it? Any chance of a photo?
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    Kikaah
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    Give him a proper walk and some outdoor play before it all kicks off inside the house. It’s completely normal for a puppy to get a bit hyper; at times like that, it’s not easy to make them understand that tugging on clothes is a no-go. Wait for a moment when he’s calmer and more receptive to try and teach him...
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    Jador
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    It’s really up to you to understand him...! He’s a puppy, full of beans and in need of mental stimulation, play, and physical exercise.

    These "mad moments", just like with human babies, often happen in the evening as a way to let off steam after a day full of stress and restrictions.

    When he starts having one of these outbursts, grab the lead and head outside. Let him burn off some energy, play fetch, have a bit of a rough-and-tumble, and tire him out. He’s telling you that this is a time when he needs attention and when he needs you. Give him what he needs; it’s the perfect moment to build a really strong bond with your dog.

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