While tail chasing is an innocent game often associated with early puppyhood, in some cases, tail chasing can become problematic.
Lisa Peterson, a dog breeder who is the director of communications for the American Kennel Club, says that
while tail chasing is usually just a puppy thing that happens when young pups discover they have a tail, it can also be influenced by a dog's age, sex and breed.
While tail chasing behavior is just one of the clinical signs, it's important to note if your cat engages in this activity, how often, and what other signs of the syndrome your cat may display.
Not exact matches
Order your regular size if you would like a little extra
tail to cover your child's delicate skin from the hot summer sun; or size down, so you don't have to worry about the
tail clinging to you
while you
chase your toddler along the beach shore.
OCD is often characterized by distressing thoughts and time - consuming, repetitive behaviors,
while canine compulsions may include repetitive
tail chasing, excessive grooming and flank and blanket sucking.
While there are specialist insurance companies who offer insurance products for racing drivers, the frenzied,
tail -
chasing that goes on during illegal drag races is a far cry from what goes on at a professional race, as was pointed out in the expose.
Hey,
while we're on the subject, might as well enjoy watching this adorable puppy
chase his own
tail... he even tries to sneak up on it a few times!
Certain breeds of working dog like the German Shorthaired Pointer have long been subjected to
tail docking because a long
tail posed a potential hazard — the dog could be seized by the
tail in a fight or the
tail could be injured
while the dog
chases its quarry through the underbrush.
For instance, restless pacing when you leave the house may be triggered by separation anxiety
while repeated
tail chasing may stem from a compulsive disorder.
Tail chasing could become dangerous if it happens on a walk
while crossing a street or walking down steps.
TC often occurs in bouts and might include episodes in which the dog stares at its
tail quietly for a
while before resuming
chasing.
This dog is ten months of age, and all his sisters and brothers and a father (litter size 7)
chase tails,
while the mother does not have any stereotypic behavior.
For example, bull terriers are prone to spinning or
tail chasing [64],
while flank sucking is almost exclusively seen in Dobermanns [65].
However, one of the most common complaints of Big Law associates is
chasing the billable hours
tail while working themselves crazy.