How to Raise a Goony Dog

Wouldn’t you love to own a dog that has so much energy they can run for hours and not get tired? Or a dog that makes leaping over a couch look easy? Can you just imagine the pride you would feel in being the owner of the only dog who never stops running at the dog park? I can tell you how to raise just such a dog, and I know it works because I have done it.

In order to raise a goony dog the first thing you need to do is to choose a breed of dog that is known for its energy. For this reason Labradors are a great. Since they are bred for hunting they have a ton of energy. Labs are very smart so they will take your encouragement to heart and try their best to accomplish impressive feats of endurance, speed and strength. In my case I got a Lab mix so she has all the mental traits of a Lab but is a little bit smaller and wiry which makes her an even better athlete.

Next it helps if your family is genuinely interested in athletics, specifically running and wrestling. This way your dog’s talents will genuinely impress you and it will not be difficult to praise them.

Now when you adopt your cute little puppy you need to encourage their athletic prowess right away. So if the little pup can’t sleep in the morning. You get up and take them for a run. You know they are young and can’t run far so you let them sprint as fast as their little puppy legs can go for anywhere between half a mile and a mile. To boost their confidence let them win. However, you do want to beat them sometimes so they know that improvement is possible. After your dog runs well, tell them what a great dog they are and that you are so proud of them. As they get older you let them run farther and farther. Soon you will not be able to beat them because two legs just aren’t much of a match against four.