It's all she knows to do. I worked in Rescue, Lion Dog Rescue, and Pekingese that had been in a small kennel all their lives would also walk in a circle, exactly the size of the little kennel they were confined to. Those confined to dog runs would run back and forth continuously.
I forgot who wrote to interrupt the repetitious pattern with hugs and/or reassurance (whatever the puppy is comfortable with) and to change the pattern by taking them for walks were right on point.
Introduce positive change with compassion and affirmation.
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