I didn't realize people drugged their dogs to tone down their natural behaviors until recently. I jokingly said I thought Jens (my 6 month old pup) needs Ritalin because he is so hyper he sometimes just runs in circles for several minutes. My friend said "oh yeah they can do that". Especially wrong when you get a working breed then drug them because you don't want to give them what they genetically need (a job, exercise). With Jens my husband tries to play with him every night, run him and let him use his energy. It is our fault, not Jens', that he has too much energy.

That is why I like all the suggestions about researching, looking at what kind of commitment you're taking on. Think about how often you will work the dog if you get a working breed.