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by michael68 on 25 September 2013 - 20:09
I have a 4 month old female who chases her tail and once she gets it she hold it. When she is in her kennel she does not do this. I try to keep her occupied when she is not in her kennel like playing ball or ob. She doesn't chase it all the time while not in her kennel but enough for me to show concern. Any suggestion would be helpful.
Thanks in advance. Mike
Thanks in advance. Mike
by beetree on 25 September 2013 - 20:09
Yes you are correct to have total concern. Make it a command to stop. Be consistent. Maybe there is a trick you can think of to get her mind off the tail, as something to chase. You need vigilance and redirection right now. It most likely will always be there, but you can diminish it greatly with correct action and timely interception.
by Two Moons on 25 September 2013 - 22:09
She wants to chase something, make a flirt pole and give her a good chase.
Stress and boredom can get it started, then it can become a bad habit, to an obsession.
Stress and boredom can get it started, then it can become a bad habit, to an obsession.
by LadyFrost on 26 September 2013 - 14:09
what about pairing her up with another level headed dog....usually if a dog wants to chase tail they get all excited that causes the other dog to interfere or correct this strange behavior... I had many oddities solved by simply letting older dogs make corrections to the young dummies...it might work...
by michael68 on 26 September 2013 - 17:09
I have the flirt pole out daily and we play several times a day. She is with several older shepherd,I have also tried pepper on her tail and it does not work
by beetree on 26 September 2013 - 19:09
This is when you need to teach the dog a command to stop going after their own tail. Leave it. No. Stop. You decide. Then without exception when the dog is out of its crate you must put a leash on the dog to prevent the undesired behavior. Only when you have compliance can you go further. The more the dog gets away with the behavior, the worse it will get and that is because of nerves, and is probably genetic. It is not a big deal if you get the idea how it needs to work. Good luck.
by Two Moons on 26 September 2013 - 21:09
I wouldn't put anything else on her tail.
Dunno how often she does this but you won't fix it with corrections.
Think about it before jumping on bad advice.
It's hard to say that it's a real problem without seeing it or knowing more.
Dunno how often she does this but you won't fix it with corrections.
Think about it before jumping on bad advice.
It's hard to say that it's a real problem without seeing it or knowing more.
by beetree on 26 September 2013 - 21:09
Who said the leash was for correction? Not me. I said command and prevention. Big Difference.
by michael68 on 26 September 2013 - 23:09
Well before I came back to see what was wrote I put a leash on long lead on her and let her drag it around for about 45 mins and then took it off. She was fine for about an hour and 30 mins. As far as her nerves I don't think that is it as she is not frightened by anything or spooked by loud noises or gun shot as there are a lot of hunters where I live. It seems to me that she is very bored. I thank everyone for their advice
by Two Moons on 26 September 2013 - 23:09
Some dogs just like to chase their tails...each has a different way of dealing with boredom.
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