When my mom isn’t home, my dog tends to be low energy and very chill. He’ll sit with me and let me pet him, but he’s not as playful. However, as soon as she gets back, his energy shoots up, and he becomes super playful—even with me. He’s very much her dog; he follows her around, sleeps in her room, and she’s the one who mainly feeds and walks him.
What’s the best way to get him to be more energetic and upbeat when she’s not around? Any advice or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
For reference, he’s about 18 months old.