My neighbor told me my dog barking at 6 AM was a real problem, not just 'morning energy'.

Rowan Wilson · 2026-04-05T08:35:03.534187+00:00

I used to think it was fine, but she said it woke her baby every day. Now I keep him inside until 7:30, but is that fair to him?

troysanchez6mo ago

My old lab had the same morning energy issue. I started feeding him with a puzzle toy at 6, which kept him quiet and busy for a good half hour. It was a simple fix that helped both of us.

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tessac256mo ago

That's a tough spot, but you're being really considerate. Maybe a morning walk right at 7:30 could help him burn that energy.

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janaw114mo ago

@troysanchez is onto something with that puzzle toy idea, worked for my nervous husky too.

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