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Hi All, I have a German shepherd (male) about 11 months old. The problem with it is that it chases its tails and goes in circles. When i take him for a walk i usually have him on a leash and it walks straight the whole time.
As soon as i come back and unleash him or if he is not chained during the day, its favorite thing is to try to get the end of his tail in his mouth.
Its like this for the past many months now, i have taken it to a vet, there are no worms as its been given anti-worm medicine multiple times, also the tail and back area seem fine, no injuries or anything else visible there.
Please can anyone help, any idea what could be the issue here.
Regards.
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This is what's known as a neurotic or sterotyped behavior. It happens in zoo animals that are improperly kept, as well as domestic species likewise improperly kept. It's because they are go crazy with bordom they are doing SOMETHING to keep them sane.
Read more here:
Stereotypy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Stereotypic Behaviour
Now-I know you are a caring owner-else you wouldn't be posting here. So don't take the info I'm giving you as offensive-you are well meaning.
What your dog is telling you-by circling and circling and circling is that he's going bonkers.
No matter what exercise and stimulation you are providing it's not enough.
So you need to examine your lifestyle-can you do more exercise more training more stimulation more toys and more interaction? If
you can-super duper-we can help you along with tips and suggestions. If you cannot-this will get worse (
this could turn to self mutilation or over grooming and worse) and it's not fair so you would want to look at re-homing options.
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