2007-01-04 04:25:34 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Shout NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO everytime he does it.
2007-01-04 04:29:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dog chasing it's tail continuously can be a sign of neurotic or obsessive behavior, as another poster pointed out.
If he only does it once in a while, it's probably nothing more than a temporary amusement for the dog. If it becomes a very frequent, non-stop behavior, you will want to redirect that energy quickly.
Some dogs need an outlet for nervous energy and anxiety; walking regularly, at least 45 minutes, twice a day, can go a long way towards that end. Some dogs need more attention, though...consider giving your dog a "job", such as carrying a doggie backpack when you walk to increase his energy output, and be sure to incorporate a strict daily routine to help alleviate anxiety over the unknown. Crate training for naps, while you are away or overnight may also help to calm this behavior.
Good luck!
2007-01-04 04:46:55 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him more toys also try the water spray him with water when ever it does it as chasing the tail can become a problem if they actually bite there own tails it can become infected and in serious cases they end up having it amputated try the spraying of water when ever it does it and also giving more toys and more attention.
2007-01-04 04:36:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As someone who is/has recently gone through this, i completely empathize with your concern. My german shepherd started the habit when she was about 4 months old. Initially i thought it would disappear but it did not until I found the trigger (but she still does it occasionally).
My now 9 month old GSD hardly every chases her tail but I figured out the trigger: she does it when she gets excited and does not know what to do with herself. So, i started directing her to a toy whenever she got excited; this way she had something constructive to do with her energy.
So, you first need to figure out what the trigger is and redirect the behavior. If your dog is bored, than you need to find her fun toys to play with, get her more exercise and even enroll her in a training class (agility is always fun).
And just to clarify because someone is going to say something: my GSD puppy gets lots of exercise and is well socialized. She has a variety of toys (texture, size, types etc) and gets toys changed out on a regular basis.
2007-01-04 04:35:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must do this quickly as it will become an obsession for him.
I suggest you put the dog on a lead when outside for a month. Everytime he goes to chase you pull lead and say no. When he is calm give a treat and praise. Hopefully after a month of this he will learn that it is not okay to chase and that he gets treats when he does not.
2007-01-04 04:28:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't..it's part of nature if they happen to want to chase their tail. It doesn't hurt the dog, so let it be goofy in it's own little way.
2007-01-04 05:05:28 · answer #6 · answered by smurf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut his tail off, he'll have nothing to chase, and if that dont work, run him over, actually i was kidding, but that would be sick, well you could try to get him to focus on something other than his tail
2007-01-04 04:28:50 · answer #7 · answered by Ben Dover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh come on, he's having a good time, let him chase his tail if he wants to.
2007-01-04 04:33:05 · answer #8 · answered by Kam 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why stop him? He's having fun.
Or, give him something else to chase, like a ball that you throw. Play with him!
2007-01-04 04:30:59 · answer #9 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
whats the harm in him chasing his tail? let him have his fun. your obviously too busy to play with him.
2007-01-04 04:31:46 · answer #10 · answered by kute_regina_gal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut the tail off
2007-01-04 04:29:46 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋