I have an 8 year old girl who is very similar. She used to be absolutely nuts, no way I could keep up with her. But she has mellowed a lot. Now she sleeps all the time, but on the other hand she can go from 0-60 from a deep sleep in about 5 seconds.
I have feelings of guilt, too. Like some days she lies there just staring off in the distance and I feel bad, like I am neglecting her. But I take her for walks 4x a day at least, and luckily I am with her 24/7 so we are always hanging out, going for car rides etc.
My dog is dodgy too when I try to pick her up but not in a rejection kind of way. She just darts a little when you try to grab her. She is also very wiggly. I know how to handle it but if someone takes her from me or picks her up it always comes with a warning that she wiggles and to not drop her.
I have a bed on either side of my computer for my girl and she is always there sleeping by me.
I would not say there is anything wrong with your dog at all. Some dogs are hyper, some are not. I think it depends a lot on the environment, too. Mine is very mellow but I can get her going crazy so it is still within her.
Also, she still has a lot of energy and spunk, sassy and snappy. But I have noticed over the years her endurance is slowing down. She doesn't last as long as she used to.
And mine will bark at me once in awhile too. She wants attention. And I know I shouldn't give in to her demands, but I do. I just grab her leash and take her for a spin around the block and she is fine. |