Do you take him for regular, long walks? At least 1/2 hour a day? Do you work on training with him for mental stimulation as well as the behavior benefits?
A 5 month old is essentially a toddler. They have TONS of energy and need to release it somehow. If he's not getting enough play time, walks, training... he will get out his energy in any way he can (zoomies around the house, jumping up and down, being destructive).
If you focus on exercise and training, he will begin to calm down more and become more mellow. However sometimes dogs are just high energy... just like people, some are slower/calmer and some are excitable and energetic.
I really urge you to look into training classes, or perhaps even a hobby like agility where he could get his energy out and also learn obedience. Please do not take him to the SPCA if you are going to rehome him, you can contact a yorkie rescue which would be his best bet. |