Odd Dog Behaviors: Decoded!
Why is he doing that? How many times have you caught sweet old Domino chasing his tail, scooting across the living room rug, biting his own foot or shaking his head and wondered "what is that all about?" A handful, or should I say a "pawful" of these odd dog behaviors are finally explained! Tail Chasing: Play can come in a whole lot of flavors and for dogs, when nothing is going on and boredom sets in, sometimes your own tail is the best plaything around! Often, but not always, tail chasing is nothing more than boredom and play, egged on by an owner's laughter. While tail chasing sure looks like playful antics and nothing more, some interesting research has recently been published. Apparently, there is a correlation between high cholesterol levels and tail chasing behaviors. Before you rush to check Hector's blood levels, though, check a few other things first. Fleas, ticks, an injury, or an anal gland problem can all lean to tail chasing. If chasing leads...