I'm struggling to understand my 8-month-old Frenchie's behavior.
He goes to doggy daycare and does great. He plays well, comes home, and sleeps through the evening. He clearly knows how to socialize properly there.
However, when he's with my SIL's 7-month-old Frenchton, it's a completely different story. They play so hard it's out of control. But the scariest part is the "hangover":
Even hours after the other dog has left, my pup stays worked up.
He pants heavily and acts like he can't catch his breath.
He's "wired" and physically unable to settle down or sleep, unlike his post-daycare behavior.
It's getting to the point where I don't want them to interact because I'm worried about his health (especially with the breathing/panting).
My questions:
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Why is he fine at daycare but "overdosing" on excitement with this one specific dog?
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Is it the age/breed combo (two young bully breeds)?
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How do I help him "decompress" when he gets like this? It feels like his brain is stuck in "fight or flight" mode long after the play ends I'm honestly thinking about siting Xmas out because of this it would be different if he'd calm down after but he can't is this my fault by not having friends with dogs or by not letting him go up to every dog he wants to see I'm worried about his health when in this situation it's really stressful please advice id appreciate you being kind
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