need help with my grandfathers dogs behavior

[kittyxlOver]

So well my grandpops dogs name is Whitey. He is a bichon freeze. He is about two years old now. He is a very hyper dog. He will bite your feet and play with you a lot. But sometimes he gets out of hand. Is it cause he not neutured yet is that why. But he does way much more. I am just wondering why he is doing this so I can help my grandfather cause he has a hard time chasing him around cause he is 86 year old man.

Thank youuu!

[Canis-Lupess]

He shouldn't chase him around, that would just make him worse. It would make him think he was joining in the game.

Pups can get a bit hyper but they calm down if you are calm. Dogs that live in hyper families full of hyper kids are often hyper themselves but dogs who live in a calm quiet atmosphere are often a lot more calm in nature too. Obviously, this takes a little time and the dog needs to mature a bit more but getting angry and shouting, chasing them around, that just fuels the behaviour.

[Flatcoatluver]

Neutering will help calm a dog, and also the dog will have a longer life too. But I agree staying calm will help. Maybe you can help your grandpa my taking the dog for long walks or playing outside with the dog.

[KittyGurl]

He shouldn't chase him around, that would just make him worse. It would make him think he was joining in the game.

I agree. If you get up and chase them around, dogs will think it's a game. So then they will do it more often. I also think neutering him will help too.
Good luck!

[sprokett]

neutering would be a good idea

[freckledimple]

I used to babysit a Bichon. They are a hyper dog in general, but are as loving as they are hyper. Just have patience; and don't chase him.