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« on: May 30, 2005, 01:05:00 pm »
I'm wondering what is normal energy level for a Newf. Our puppy has never been very energetic. For example, when we take him to the park, he'll run in brief spurts but mostly walks around, never trots. Our 12 year old Lab runs circles around him. I always assumed it was a breed trait but now that we have the hip dysplasia diagnosis, I'm wondering how much that might be contributing.
The other problem is that it's hard to wear him out. He's been kind of destructive in the last week even when we take him out every day. Does anyone have any good mental exercise tricks to tire a dog out? It's clear he's not getting enough stimulation.