Why Does Dog Chase His Tail

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Why Does Dog Chase His Tail?
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Why Does Dog Chase His Tail?

• Its one of those quirky things weve seen nearly
  all dogs do, but have never really understood
  why! Below are some reasons which could explain
  that Why Does Dog Chase His Tail?
• Entertainment and attention
• Prey Instinct
• Personality and breed
• Boredom or anxiety
• Medical conditions

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Entertainment And Attention

• Dogs are the ultimate people-pleasers they live
  for affection and attention. Not to forget, they
  love to make us laugh!
• Earning praise is their life game and if your dog
  chased his tail once and got a positive reaction
  from you, he or she is likely to keep doing it to
  keep you amused.

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Prey Instinct

• Some dogs were bred to chase or retrieve prey.
  Its a hard wired instinct and only takes a hint
  of a potential object of prey to send them off on
  their mission.
• Sometimes, if your dog catches a glimpse of
  his/her own tail from the corner of its eye, it
  can be enough to trigger it to leap into action.

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Personality And Breed

• Chasing his/her tail could be a dogs way of
  expressing its playful side. Thats why puppies
  sometimes go through tail-chasing phase where
  they find fun even in the most mundane
  activities.
• Some breeds are also more prone to chasing their
  tails like the German Shephards.

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Boredom Or Anxiety

• If your dog doesnt receive enough physical
  exercise and mental stimulation, they may chase
  their tail to keep amused.
• By talking your dog on a walk daily and providing
  it with enrichment toys you can make sure your
  pet is not bored.
• Compulsive tail chasing can also be a sign that
  your dog is experiencing stress or anxiety.
• If chasing his/her tail provides your dog with
  comfort or pleasure, it can become habitual.
  Contact your local vet for advice on treating
  anxiety.

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Medical Conditions

• Sometimes your dog may experience pain or
  discomfort in their rear end. Blocked or infected
  glands are a common case. As such, dogs may chase
  their tails in an attempt to reach and soothe the
  problem area.
• Visit your vet if you have any doubts to rule out
  any medical conditions underlying your dogs
  behaviour.

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