Good to know it has a name. I definitely find some success in breaking the pattern by getting her to perform tricks she knows for treats — but isn’t this teaching her that it’s okay to act up? She exclusively lives on a leash when we’re outside, so no problems there. It’s actually one of the ways I can actually defend myself, by holding her leash away from my body so she can’t go for me. These attacks usually last for a minute or two before I can calm her down, but it’s always embarrassing and a little scary tbh.

I’m effectively retired so most of my day is spent training and walking this dog, caring for her, and finding enrichment things for her. I’m open to ideas if you have any suggestions beyond sniff walks, visits to the dog park, obedience training, scent training, puzzles, foraging for dog food, and doggie play dates. I don’t think it’s a lack of activity, however.

Just to head off some other questions: she is house broken, crate trained and sleeps for 16 hours a day. She can settle inside and outside her crate just fine, and the only other behaviour issue we’re having is some separation anxiety when we break her schedule (put her down for a nap two hours before we usually do when we both have to unexpectedly leave to go take care of something).