Obsessive Dog Behaviors and What to Do

Does your dog exhibit obsessive behaviors? Here are some examples of the most common obsessive dog behaviors Spinning around and chasing their tail Barking incessantly Being fixated on a toy Pacing Licking the ground Air licking or biting Pica: picking up and chewing non-food objects Light and shadow chasing Scratching, chewing or licking a part of their body Causes of an Obsession A dog may develop an obsession for several reasons. The first thing that might cause it is some type of physical injury or discomfort. Another cause could be socially-related. An obsessive dog might be under-stimulated, not given enough social contact, not enough exercise or somehow mistreated. A less… Read More Continue Reading