Dog hyperactivity is usually a result of mental unrest. Not understanding “cause and effect” around the house and having too much freedom and not enough direction are things that can cause mental unrest for your dog. Since this is a state of mental versus physical unrest, better direction (not just physical exercise) will calm this dog.
(Check out Puppy Care: Handling and Interaction)Veterinarians generally agree that most symptoms of hyperactivity as described by the dogs’ owners, upon closer inspection, are the result of breed characteristics, conditioned behavior, lack of appropriate physical and mental stimulation, or a combination. In clinical cases of hyperkinesis, the dogs are usually 3 years old or older (well past the age of boundless puppy energy) and haven’t learned to settle down. These dogs typically have increased heart and respiratory rates, poor body condition, reactivity, and agitation. They are emotionally aroused by routine stimuli and often stay in a state of arousal long after the stimuli is removed. These are the poor dogs who react every single morning to the sound of the blender being turned on. Or when the kids run up or down the stairs to the second floor — no matter how many times a day that happens. Or at the sound of the garbage truck at the curb twice a week, every week. – sourceSometimes a lot of dogs make mistakes and end up being scolded continuously. The stress in the household rises and the humans usually end up yelling more. The cycle repeats itself and the dog becomes more nervous and hyper. The key is to break the cycle and develop a plan for stress reduction.