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Just about every dog owner has observed the family pet engage in the activity of tail chasing. Dogs chasing their tails is certainly not an unusual phenomenon, but the behavior often baffles the owners and in some cases seems to be so common that the activity borders on being an obsession. Various experts on dogs suggest a number of reasons why dogs chase their tails..
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoTail chasing is common in puppies, but it's not often seen in older dogs. An older dog may do it as a way to relieve boredom. However, health issues can cause this type of behavior. If a dog suffers from worms, fleas, or anal sac problems, then it can sometimes react to this condition by seeming to chase its tail. If tail chasing seems excessive, then it is best to seek a vet's opinion.
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Why do dogs like to chase there tails?
I think that why they do it is to get their owners attention.
Why do dog chase their tails?
Just about every dog owner has observed the family pet engage in the activity of tail chasing. Dogs chasing their tails is certainly not an unusual phenomenon, but the behavior often baffles the owners and in some cases seems to be so common that the activity borders on being an obsession. Various experts on dogs suggest a number of reasons why dogs chase their tails..
Can dogs sniff their own butts?
No, that's the reason why they chase their tails. ;)
Why do dogs chase their butts?
It isn't so much their "butts" as their TAILS they chase, because they find it fun, or distracting when they have nothing else to do.
How come dogs walk around themselves?
i have 1 dog and we live in elk river,mn. they chase their tails
Do wolves have longer tails than dogs?
Yes technically wolves have longer tails than dogs. But sometimes dogs can have the same length of tails.
Do all dogs have tails or are they cropped?
no they dont some dogs have little stubs as tails
Name something dogs love to do that cats probably think is ridiculous?
Chase own tails Bark Fetch Dig Chew Bones play fetch they love it cat hate it cat want even put a ball in there mouth
Do dogs chase chickens?
Many dogs will. You can train them not to but most dogs instinct is to chase critters like squirrels.
How do you know when goldfish are in love?
They will chase eachother's tails.
Why don't all dogs have tails?
MOST dogs are born with tails, but some breeds have them docked at birth.
Why do chihuahuas chase everything?
Because they're dogs and dogs like to chase things.
