I have a chow chow [mix with germ. shep]. I know she gets excited sometimes but I've never seen dogs act in the manner she does. She runs around the backyard super-duper fast in circles, I'm talking full speed. She just takes off for about 3 minutes and jumps and jukes all around the backyard. 97% of this is her running in circles all over the place, hitting every corner she can, I mean...she literally makes the grass come up. I think it's funny but I just wonder if this is abnormal dog behaviour. She is not a puppy either, but she always does this.
2006-07-04 02:08:43 · 39 answers · asked by uglyvanity 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Your finding her behaviour encourages it. Not that that is a bad thing since it also means that she has the energy and ability to learn more complicated tricks with only encouragement rather then food bribes.
2006-07-17 07:50:39 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry if I was you. My dog gets very excited at anything and everything. Your dog is just hyper, you should try giving her some more mental and physical excersice. You could try getting her a KONG and filling it with puppy paste or treat balls work wonders. Our dog has one and it has really helped to calm her down, I also started running around the block with her a few times every day, that has really helped as well. Good luck!
2006-07-04 02:34:29 · answer #2 · answered by babi_gurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a very happy exuberant dog.
Maybe she could use a little more exercise like walking or playing fetch or just out running with you.
Mine sometimes run in circles but mostly only when chasing each other.
Since she is not being destructive or hurting herself I would not worry about her behavior. It could be much worse. Be glad she is just running around and not digging up the yard ot worse.
2006-07-04 02:16:06 · answer #3 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She must have settled down, and received extra self assurance with you by utilizing now. Ask your fiance to back off somewhat, enable her come to him. do not ever stand over her, and look ahead to what motives this, and ward off. Assuming she wouldn't have a medical reason behind doing this which i imagine you should evaluate. replace 'destroy her' to 'help her' on your attitude, and it may help you to attitude her otherwise. She does regrettably sound as if she has an exceedingly timid temperament that's many times genetic and makes finding out puzzling. And positively her early unfavorable commence in existence may have affected her - some canine, like elephants, under no circumstances forget. yet attempt to be a lot less 'complete on' such as her. Reassure her each and every of the time, advantages the effective. do not stress her out of her convenience zone (and both of you battling over this, such as her round isn't assisting her - or you!!). it would help to get a coach in because seeing the only-on-one language between you 2 and her, would show you how to propose.
2016-10-14 02:49:22 · answer #4 · answered by woodie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs have strange behavior patterns that are sometimes common to their breed. It's a good thing your dogs simply runs around in circles; some dogs get really violent for a couple of minutes and when their "attack" ends, they behave as if nothing ever happened.
Go see a vet if it really worries you, but personally, I don't see any reason why you (and your dog) should fret.
2006-07-04 02:14:36 · answer #5 · answered by walrus carpenter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Worries, your dog is just playing the way she enjoys playing. I had a Shepherd that would run low to the ground at super speed, they just love the way it feels. I've always found dog behavior funny that way too. She probably gets joy out of making you laugh. Congratulations on having such a cool dog!!!
2006-07-04 02:16:18 · answer #6 · answered by nanawnuts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as Tho she has been cooped up for a long time.
My advice is to go find a beach and a long rope so you can still keep her in some control. Let her run and run for an hour or two, she needs it and it would not hurt for to do the same thing.
No beach? try a meadow or a park or something of the sort.
2006-07-04 02:15:24 · answer #7 · answered by Steve 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Italian Greyhound does this sometimes at the dog park. He'll be standing there one minute and then running like a crazy little man the next. It's normal for dogs to do this.
2006-07-04 04:56:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's pretty normal behavior for a dog that's not getting enough exercise on a daily basis. It's not a problem unless she injures herself (like tearing the cruciate ligaments in her knee) making a hard turn. If you take her out for a good thirty minute run every day, I think you'll see this behavior stop on its own.
2006-07-04 07:49:18 · answer #9 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is abnormal. She is dealing with something psychological. Consult your vet and or a trainer/psycologist.
Also you may buy or borrow or watch on TV if it is in your area a show called "Dog Whisperer". The guy on the show is a miracle worker with problem dogs.
2006-07-13 04:59:43 · answer #10 · answered by billydeer_2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋