[big_dog7777]

Originally Posted By: Crooked CreekI have suggested more exercise and they will try but time is tight he says. Thanks for your ideas

Chances are the dog is wound up and bored. Your advice was sound. You do not need to go on a two hour walk to exercise a dog. In fact, this is why I don't consider walking a great way to exercise athletic dogs. They can go on a five mile walk and not really be tired out.

Tell them to get a long line, and a ball launcher. 15 minutes of two ball or recalls after a retrieve with a ball launcher that gets a ball a good 30-40 yards will blow the dog out and help him settle. If they cannot give 15 minutes out of their day for the dog they should think about rehoming him.