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Evening Zoomies, Biting, and Meltdowns? Signs of an Overstimulated Puppy and How to Help

Evening Zoomies, Biting, and Meltdowns? Signs of an Overstimulated Puppy and How to Help

Update: 2025-08-26
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Does your puppy turn into a wild chaos gremlin at night - zooming, barking, and biting everything in sight? You’re probably dealing with an overstimulated puppy - and I’m here to help you make sense of it all.
 
In this episode, I’m diving deep into what puppy overstimulation really looks like. I’ll explain how to recognize the early signs of an overstimulated puppy, reasons why your puppy is hyper and biting at night, and most importantly, how to calm an overstimulated puppy before things spiral into a full-blown meltdown.
 
Because understanding puppy overstimulation is key to smoother training, less stress, and a better relationship with your dog.
 
In this episode, we’ll cover:
  • The top 3 signs of an overstimulated puppy - and why your dog’s “bad behavior” is actually a cry for help
  • What causes puppy to be hyper and biting at night - and why evenings are the most common time for meltdowns
  • How to calm an overstimulated puppy using simple, practical strategies that actually work
  • The surprising truth about how much activity puppies really need - and why more stimulation isn’t always better
  • Why rest is the secret weapon for training success - and how to set up the perfect wind-down routine
The good news? Puppy overstimulation isn’t permanent. Once you learn how to spot it and manage it, things get better fast - for you and your pup.
 
Ready to ditch the evening zoomies and biting?
 
Hit play now to learn how to spot the signs of an overstimulated puppy and calm the chaos before it starts.
 
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Evening Zoomies, Biting, and Meltdowns? Signs of an Overstimulated Puppy and How to Help

Evening Zoomies, Biting, and Meltdowns? Signs of an Overstimulated Puppy and How to Help

Staci Lemke