Picture this: the doorbell rings, and chaos erupts. Your dog races to the door, barking like their life depends on it. Guests walk in, and they’re immediately bombarded—jumping, whining, running circles around them like a tiny tornado. Meanwhile, you’re apologizing, grabbing at collars, and trying to keep the chaos under control.

Sound familiar?

Here’s the truth: over-excitement isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s exhausting. It turns what should be fun, relaxing moments into a constant battle of managing energy and trying to keep the peace. And the worst part? The more effort you pour into fixing it—extra walks, more training sessions, more toys—it feels like nothing works.

But what if I told you that your dog’s over-excitement isn’t the real problem? It’s just a symptom of something deeper—and once you address that, everything changes.

Let’s break it down.

The Truth About Over-Excitement: It’s...