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03-21-2009, 01:13 PM | #1 |
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| I heed some behavior advice for a friend. I have a friend with an 8 month old German Shepherd who chases her tail constantly...the dog...not my friend Anyway, she says she has done this since she was little...they thought it was cute then but now it's extremely annoying because that's all she does...all day...everyday! She has always been crate trained and was recently spayed...she tries to take her for frequent walks to get some of her energy out but it's not helping. I suggested having a fecal done and maybe some blood work just to be sure everything is o.k. I also suggested checking her food for corn and corn products in case it's allergy related. Could this be from her being crate trained? Could it be boredom? Could it be OCD? Could it be diet or health related? I also suggested giving her a Kong while she's in her crate or even while she's at the office with her so she has something to do all the time. Does anyone have any other thoughts or ideas? |
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03-21-2009, 01:33 PM | #2 |
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| Sounds OCD to me. Cesar Millan has a lot of great strategies to deal with that. I know some people don't like him, but I do (even if I don't agree with everything he does), and I think he does a lot of good for dogs with issues like that.
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03-21-2009, 01:48 PM | #3 |
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| Actually, she has been reading his book so maybe it will give her some ideas. I should also say that she will catch her tail but not chew on it...she just lets go, stares at it and off she goes again. I did notice sometimes she will watch her tail and then jump at it like she felt something...that's why I suggested she do a fecal and check the food for corn. I know Shepherds are prone to hot spots too so I thought maybe she had one starting but she's been doing this since she was a puppy so I would think it's more behavioral. |
03-21-2009, 02:49 PM | #4 |
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| I had read once that it is a symptom caused by vaccinations gone bad but I'm not sure I believe that. I suppose it could happen in some cases. I think you are on the right track. Rule out anything medical and then go at it as OCD.
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03-21-2009, 02:57 PM | #5 |
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| Tail Chasing I have seen the Cesar Millans show with I think a Shepard chasing it's tail...if I remeber correctly, it's OCD after a while. The walks will help, try using a backpack too...also you mave have to use a leash to break the habit...maybe you should even try "leave it" with him and a treat...his favorite treat. I hope that helps, if you can google the show, it may be on youtube or google videos or something Good luck, |
03-21-2009, 03:06 PM | #6 |
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| Well vaccinations can cause tremendous neurological issues in people, so that makes sense.
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03-21-2009, 03:15 PM | #7 |
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| I have also seen the episode with Cesar and the shepherd chasing it's tail. Hopefully you can find that site and it will help your friend. I do know someone who owns a poodle who took it to a grooming salon, that let the dogs hang out with each other. Well the poodle came out scared and now it constantly spins... especially when stressed. On walks, to greet, while being groomed. The owner never found out what happened because the groomer didn't see anything. I've heard it can be neurological ... OCD ... vaccine reactions. I hope your friend finds some answers.
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