He'll jump up from a relaxed state at the smallest movement of lights or shadows on the wall or floor. He can't even enjoy a car ride because he's fixated on reflections and passing lights. Please tell me it's not permanent!
2006-08-15 17:10:46 · 9 answers · asked by Grape Drink! its purple. 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Has anybody ever used a flashlight or light pointer, while playing with him? If so STOP, I made the mistake of doing that with my dog, and he does the same thing your dog does. I just simply stopped - and hope he gets out of chasing lights. He has calmed down on it lately though....Good luck with yours.
2006-08-15 17:18:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps to train your dog with relaxation techniques. maybe your dog had a bad memory of lights or shadows? If this dog was someone else's before it became yours (even if it was only just a year old when you received it) it might have some memory that reminds it of the light. Also some pets react to sounds or certain lights due to its eyesight or hearing. In this case it might be that the dog might confuse certain sounds or sights with others and get excited or anxious. Depending on what ever the issue is, in the end I would leave it be... it would take too much time and/or money to change this "issue" in the dog. It is probably a quark or random thing that your dog has... let nature have its fun I'd say!
2006-08-16 00:23:00 · answer #2 · answered by joeythatoneguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a pitbull boxer mix! This has nothing to do with your question, but my baby is going to be 11 this year and is the sweetest dog ever.
I wouldn't worry about the lights and everything unless he is stressed out by this. He may just be a goof ball like my dog.
2006-08-16 00:15:14 · answer #3 · answered by shoppingcartgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you had this dog since it was a puppy? I housesat for a friend of mine and I thought the dog was extremly sweet and all and I knew that she liked lights and shadows so we started playing. My friend put the laser pointer on my leg and the dog attacked me!!! Come to find out she would stalk anything out in the backyard and try to attack whatever was causing the movement, so please please please be careful
2006-08-16 02:18:20 · answer #4 · answered by blinky1369 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch the Dog Whisperer. Or write him. Hes pretty good at stuff like that.
2006-08-16 00:20:58 · answer #5 · answered by hipichick777 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your dog is obsessing, try to redirect his attention. He may have developed an obsessive behavior out of boredom.
2006-08-16 02:50:18 · answer #6 · answered by More Lies & More Smoke Screens 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
our dog and cats do the same thing. with a flashlight,laser pointer,reflective glass,sun off watches.....its pretty normal unless he is stressed out and if he is then contact your vet.
2006-08-16 00:21:29 · answer #7 · answered by ladyhawk3k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a purebred Boxer and he does the same thing... they are just being silly!
2006-08-16 00:16:53 · answer #8 · answered by Nay Nay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is important......only i mean only, take him out at noon..wheeewhooooo that was a close one!!!
2006-08-16 00:19:11 · answer #9 · answered by bdogparty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋