2007-01-03 13:01:17 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It is a normal form of play for puppies. The puppy chases its tail because it might look like moving prey. Adult dogs chase it because it might need exercise or wants attention from its owner. They might also chase it because of fleas, or any other medical problem.
2007-01-03 14:33:51 · answer #1 · answered by Nadia A. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tail-chasing is a very common behavior in an active puppy. Wolves and
foxes do it, too, as do many members of the cat family. Why? Because
the tail is always there. It wiggles in a most intriguing fashion. It
follows them everywhere. At an early age, young critters haven't yet
got a clear idea of where their own bodies end and the rest of the
world begins, so the tail seems like an independent entity to be
pursued. And, of course, once they start to chase the tail, IT MOVES.
Fascinating!
My puppy does it too.
2007-01-03 13:04:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boredom
2007-01-03 13:02:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cos it fun and the movement attracts them and honestly, wouldn't you if you had a tail?
2007-01-03 13:03:40 · answer #4 · answered by purplebuggy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are having fun and getting some excercise. They know what they are doing.
2007-01-03 13:04:07 · answer #5 · answered by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure it doesn't have fleas, tick or hot spot on it. Then, they just do it for amusement.
2007-01-03 13:04:13 · answer #6 · answered by scubafetish2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are bored, mostly.
You should play with em!
2007-01-03 13:10:15 · answer #7 · answered by Wannabe Lyssa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes because theyre bored or to scratch it because of flees and sometimes for fun.
2007-01-03 13:04:43 · answer #8 · answered by k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know... I guess it's something to play with. But it's funny to watch! haha
2007-01-03 13:04:01 · answer #9 · answered by CourtneyH 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Basically these dogs are loopy.
2007-01-03 13:03:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋