Decoded mood
😵💫🐶 Overstimulated Gremlin
Too much input. Big feelings. Low self-control.
What your pet is trying to tell you
“Too much happening — I need less input, fast.”
This is the “I can’t process everything happening” mood.
Often shows up as mouthiness, jumping, barking, or chaotic movement.
It’s not “naughty” — it’s overload.
What to do
- Short reset: calm space + water + chew (lick mat / safe chew)
- Lower intensity (shorter walks, fewer greetings)
- Practice “find it” treat scatter to switch the brain into sniff mode
What to avoid
- More stimulation (crowds, rough play, long chaotic sessions)
- Yelling (adds stress)
- Continuing when they’re clearly escalating
Tip: Mood changes daily. For a longer-term temperament profile, the MBTI-style test fits better.