Why Does Dog Chase His Tail?
                     Why Does Dog Chase His Tail?
Why Does Dog Chase His Tail?
It’s one of those quirky things we’ve 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
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.
Prey Instinct
Some dogs were bred to chase or retrieve prey. It’s 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.
Personality And Breed
Chasing his/her tail could be a dog’s way of 
expressing its playful side. That’s 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.
Boredom Or Anxiety
If your dog doesn’t 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.
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 dog’s behaviour.
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