I have a 9 month old Border Collie/Australian Shepherd. I have been trying to teach her to settle in the evening when we are sitting in the living room, but she pants like crazy and is completely restless. She rarely lays down for more than a minute or two and is constantly walking around the room nosing into this, pulling that down to chew, and hoping for food.
It can be hot in the evening - I live in Hawaii without A/C - but it seems to be more than that. She doesn't pant through most of the day, but once it gets to the evening hours, she is a panting/restless fool.
Part of my wonders if it's just a very high energy dog needing more mental exercise during the day, but part of me also wonders if there is a deeper health issue.
Thoughts?
It can be hot in the evening - I live in Hawaii without A/C - but it seems to be more than that. She doesn't pant through most of the day, but once it gets to the evening hours, she is a panting/restless fool.
Part of my wonders if it's just a very high energy dog needing more mental exercise during the day, but part of me also wonders if there is a deeper health issue.
Thoughts?