tail chasing - Page 1

....i have someone  asking me about  the proper method to stop a hund from chasing its tail...it is becoming an obsession..i've never had this problem..i would appreciate any advice that i can pass on....i have an idea but i'm open to others with experience....thank you...

WHO IS THIS CRUEL PERSON. HAVE THEY NO COMPASSION AT ALL. MY LIFE WOULD BE ALL BUT EMPTY IF NOT FOR CHASING A LITTLE TAIL.

I was sick for a while and couldn't get my boy out to exercise like I normally do. The result was he redirected his energy into tail chasing.  For me, it was just a quick "no" and redirecting him to another toy. That certainly cut it down.  Now that we're back to our normal routine, he rarely does it. But if he does, I know it's time for a more strenuous workout.

Check the anal glands???

Get him a doggy backpack to wear when they take him out for walks, and put a couple of water bottles in it to weight it down.  He'll feel like he has a job, which could help overcome those obsessive tendencies he's starting to show.  Make sure he's getting plenty of exercise, as a bored and unhealthy dog can do a lot of harm to itself and develop a lot of mental issues.  Each time he starts to chase his tail, do what London suggested and redirect him to play tug with a toy.

An active high energy dog who is bored will chase the tail. Over time it can become a complete obsession. Try exercising the dog much more and also give bones or nylabones to chew. If the dog and you can switch to a different kennel to break up the routine it can help. Or put next to a different dog when kenneled to give him something else to think about.

Often it is just a problem of too much energy and drive and nothing for the dog to do but chase his tail.