2006-12-28 21:03:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dogs chase their tails for several reasons. If your veterinarian examined your dog and didn't find any fleas or problems with your dog's anal glands, then you could be dealing with a behavior problem. It may have started when he was bored and now tail-chasing has become a habit. In some dogs, tail-chasing can be an obsessive-compulsive disorder. In others, it's a source of attention. Your veterinarian may be able to suggest a good animal behaviorist that can help diagnose and treat the problem. In the meantime, try not to react when he chases his tail. Laughing or scolding him are forms of attention and this could be what he wants. If there are any incidences that seem to trigger the behavior try to get him into a down-stay before he can chase his tail. These suggestions may help, but some dogs, if they are causing harm to themselves, may need drug therapy in addition to behavior modification to solve the problem.
2006-12-28 21:12:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your dog is chasing his tale most likely he is board. That is the start of a dog going nuts. Its kinda like humans if you were doing the same thing every day wouldn't you get board. Dogs need to be played with and exercised alot. A board dog is not a happy dog and it can lead to all kinds of destructive or weird behavior. Putting a dog in the back yard most often is not enough stimulant. Try taking your dog for a walk at least 45 to 60 minutes long and playing more games.
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2006-12-28 22:10:48 · answer #2 · answered by Kourtnie D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Case A: Tail chasing is normal for excited and playful dogs. Case B: However, it can also be a sign of itching and inflammation at the base of the tail If your dog is case A, you can try to play with your dog and take it for a walk to release excess energy that often accompanies tail chasing. If your dog is case B, have a veterinarian screen the animal to see if there's any inflammation at the base of the tail. Hope it's helpful
2016-03-28 23:27:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there ~ I'm sure your wee man is fine, but a couple of questions on the off-chance....firstly, how old is he? If he is a puppy, he is probably just playing. But if he is a newly purchased puppy and you bought him from a pet shop, or he is older and came from a shelter, he may have a checkered background. Behavioural problems can show up in puppies or dogs who have suffered in the past, through no fault of your own. I have heard of puppy mill dogs who run in circles or who exhibit other strange behaviours. But as I said, he is probably just mucking around (our dog sometimes chews on his tail too!). Perhaps you could tip his tail in something non-toxic that tastes unpleasant to deter him from chewing it.
2006-12-28 21:24:28 · answer #4 · answered by knoxadamson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the vet. Sounds like a bad case of worms. Could be a fungus infection in the skin around the base of the tail, too.
2006-12-28 21:11:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming that this is not a medical condition, your dog is board. LOL He will chase his tail because he wants to play. My dog does it all the time, I tell him keep going you will catch it eventually :o)
2006-12-29 01:19:00 · answer #6 · answered by crested_love 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
squeeze a jalapeno on the tip of the tail and get more chew tows.
2006-12-28 21:09:16 · answer #7 · answered by neurotic one 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laugh?
2006-12-28 21:04:50 · answer #8 · answered by xxxrusty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult a vet. He may be suffering with dermititis. You can read articles on this by visiting this link http://www.dogsvets.net/Articles/dog_itch.htm
2006-12-29 01:10:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just laugh and rub his belly and ask yourself why you aren't having fun like that with yourself.
2006-12-28 21:06:18 · answer #10 · answered by STY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋