Suki: lovely during the day, but gets overexcited in the evenings

Qwaliya
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Hi everyone,

We adopted Suki about a week and a half ago. She’ll be 3 months old on 30th June.

She’s settled in really well with our 10.5-year-old dog (a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) and our two cats.

During the day, everything is brilliant; however, the end of the day and the evenings are a bit of a struggle. Our previous two dogs (both Cavaliers too) used to have their 'zoomies' in the evening but would always calm down. Suki really struggles to settle and turns into a right little terror.

Do you have any advice or stories to share? And at what age did your pups start to grow out of this phase, if you’ve experienced something similar?

I should add that during the day she manages her play sessions quite well—they are calmer and she settles back down on her own afterwards.

Many thanks in advance!

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    • ProvetoJuniorConseil
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    Hi there,

    What you're describing is very common for puppies of this age!

    You could try establishing a calm routine at the end of the day: limit high-energy play, offer her a chew, dim the lights and encourage some downtime in a quiet spot. Try to avoid overstimulating her just before the time she usually starts getting wound up. Rewarding the moments when she settles down on her own will help reinforce this behaviour.

    In most puppies, this phase gradually fades over the months, and since you mentioned everything is fine during the rest of the day, that's quite reassuring. Over time, these "mad half-hours" usually become less and less frequent.

    Of course, if the problem persists and becomes an issue for you, don't hesitate to get advice from a vet or a dog trainer, who will be able to give you tips tailored to your situation.

    All the best,

    Inès

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