[Bitsy]

I agree with wearing the puppy out. Whenever Sophie just won't let up I get one of her toys and we play "tug" and I make sure she has to really go all out to get it. Then, sometimes I will force her to sit still and even put her under my blanket on my lap so she will calm down a little.

Last night it was so funny....I played with her and she still didn't wear out so let her play in her gated play area next to me while I watched t.v. She played SO much and it was hilarious watching her attack her toys. Then, she started barking at me because she wanted me again.

So, I took her in my lap, but all she wanted to do was play. I forced her to sit still and it didn't take too long for her to calm down. She was really worn out by then. Then, she looked at me and was blinking like she just couldn't keep her eyes open any longer and she was sound asleep before I had her in my lap even 3 minutes!!

Wear that puppy out and you will have a cuddler in no time!