Dogs going wild at night- why?

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I have two dogs who are generally reasonably well behaved.  They can be a bit over friendly with strangers and jump up and lick but apart from that the are good dogs- in the day time.  At night they go completely wild and destroy anything they can get their paws on.  We live in a warm climate and have a large, sheltered outdoor terrace so due to their destructive behaviour we now put them outside.  

However they now spend the entire night scratching the door, barking and even headbutting the door.  

We thought they might be bored but yesterday we must have walked them for about 4 miles before taking them to visit their friend (a family friends dog) for another few hours- and yet they were crazier than ever last night!

They are completely quiet in the daytime and don't get separation anxiety.  They are labrador/staffie crosses we think and are mother and daughter.

Oh paleez · Accepted Answer

Hollwoo is right on - see what happens if you separate them inside at night.

Afghan Hound · Answer

Bring the dogs inside! No dog should have to live in the backyard. Dogs are social animals. That's why they thrive and behave better when living indoors. No dog will be happy, or healthy, living in the yard. Bring the poor animals indoors! Isolated dogs develop serious behavioral problems. Dogs are pack animals and need to be with their human family!

Anonymous · Answer

Dogs going wild at night- why?

Anonymous · Answer

They can sense the world is coming to an end.. Watch out for the zombies..

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Logan · Answer

Crate them (indoors)  at night.

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