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MissSophie · 08-11-2007, 04:06 AM

We have a deck out back, and we have squirrels that like to run around from the deck to the tree and to a neighbor's house. When Sophie sees it she goes "nuts". If I take her out to "catch" it, she is so excited and barking so hard that sometimes she trips on the step running up to the second part of the deck.

altigger74 · 08-11-2007, 04:37 AM

When Cody was younger (and sometimes still) his back end would go faster than the front end. My labs were never graceful as puppies either.

scoobiedooiscoo · 08-11-2007, 04:39 AM

i think part of it is because they were bread to mousers and the fast running and aagility is what they do best, so as puppies they do all kinda of goofy things to get into shape. just like my corgie mix still tries to round up all the rest of our dogs its just part of what they do.

Dianezz · 08-11-2007, 04:45 AM

Hi, I am previous poster and i want to say those photos are awsome! thanks for sharing those. Kirby definatly shows many of his traits of origin....such as "killing" his priase treat , no matter how tiny, before eating it. so cute...so fun.

Shadow · 08-11-2007, 05:36 AM

I don't see how this could be a unhealth behavior at all. I can actually see the mood on Rocco and Sissy's face,they just brighten up.and I know it sure brightens my mood right up also.

I think alot of puppies seem clumbsy.

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Originally Posted by Dianezz

when mine gets running she will do that. I read that jsut running around ( not that this is what your YT was doing...mine was) is not healthy because it si mindless acativity adn they can get a "runners high". IT is better to play focused activites..interaction with a toy or being etc...

For My Coby · 08-11-2007, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

I have never heard otherwise. At worst, they're burning off excess energy, and that's a good thing.

That's kind of what I thought. And with Coby, ANY way to burn off energy CAN'T be bad!!!

Dianezz · 08-11-2007, 09:39 AM

I am the previous poster agian, who read about the possible unhealthyness of "circut racing",. I liked hearing what you all had to say about how you felt it was healthy and natural. This is my first dog...he is still a pup. I feel more like what you do after reading ...as he grows. Right now he has had three exhuastion attacks ( not low blood sugar)and I would think that could be part of why the vet agreed to keep our puppy not so worked up. Sounds as if he should grow out of this....and then be able to enjoy expending that energy like "you" have stated. Thanks

For My Coby · 08-11-2007, 12:36 PM

.... and be sure that their "circuit" isn't near the top of stairs. Coby did have a mistep on one of his bank curves and nearly had a tumble.

Judy in Waco · 08-11-2007, 12:55 PM

Oh...yea...Gizmo has hit the stone hearth of our fireplace and a couple of door frames.

Anyone know where I can purchase a doggie helmet for zoomie time?

For My Coby · 08-11-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

Anyone know where I can purchase a doggie helmet for zoomie time?

Oh now THERE'S a mental image!!!

08-11-2007, 04:06 AM	#16
MissSophie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 807 Blog Entries: 1	We have a deck out back, and we have squirrels that like to run around from the deck to the tree and to a neighbor's house. When Sophie sees it she goes "nuts". If I take her out to "catch" it, she is so excited and barking so hard that sometimes she trips on the step running up to the second part of the deck. __________________ Sophie's Mom :

08-11-2007, 04:37 AM	#17
altigger74 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,523	When Cody was younger (and sometimes still) his back end would go faster than the front end. My labs were never graceful as puppies either. __________________ Mommy of Cody,Gracie,Bella,2labs,1cat, 2 skinkids one Angel Baby Boy 8/8/09 I carried you under my heart for 20 weeks and will carry you in my heart forever

08-11-2007, 04:39 AM	#18
scoobiedooiscoo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,423	i think part of it is because they were bread to mousers and the fast running and aagility is what they do best, so as puppies they do all kinda of goofy things to get into shape. just like my corgie mix still tries to round up all the rest of our dogs its just part of what they do. __________________ [url]http://www.dogster.com/dogs/585863

08-11-2007, 04:45 AM	#19
Dianezz Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 186	Hi, I am previous poster and i want to say those photos are awsome! thanks for sharing those. Kirby definatly shows many of his traits of origin....such as "killing" his priase treat , no matter how tiny, before eating it. so cute...so fun. __________________ Kelly and my Kirby love

08-11-2007, 09:39 AM	#22
Dianezz Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 186	I am the previous poster agian, who read about the possible unhealthyness of "circut racing",. I liked hearing what you all had to say about how you felt it was healthy and natural. This is my first dog...he is still a pup. I feel more like what you do after reading ...as he grows. Right now he has had three exhuastion attacks ( not low blood sugar)and I would think that could be part of why the vet agreed to keep our puppy not so worked up. Sounds as if he should grow out of this....and then be able to enjoy expending that energy like "you" have stated. Thanks __________________ Kelly and my Kirby love

08-11-2007, 12:36 PM	#23
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,139	.... and be sure that their "circuit" isn't near the top of stairs. Coby did have a mistep on one of his bank curves and nearly had a tumble. __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! In Memory of My Beautiful Mother 7/22/28-8/27/08

08-11-2007, 12:55 PM	#24
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Oh...yea...Gizmo has hit the stone hearth of our fireplace and a couple of door frames. Anyone know where I can purchase a doggie helmet for zoomie time? __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)