Around and around they go — dogs are often seen spinning in endless pursuit of their own rears. But why do dogs chase their tails? There are several possible reasons for this behavior, as well as ways ...

Dogs are some of our oldest living companions, but they are not without their quirks. Be it funny faces, contortionist-like sleeping positions, or moments of energetic mania, dogs have character and ...

Our pets may not be able to communicate with words, but their actions can give us clues on how they feel. So what does it mean if your dog chases its tail? While some reasons are more benign than ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you see your hyper dog chase their tail, it's nothing short of adorable. However, this could also mean that your pup may be dealing with ...

Our pets may not be able to communicate with words, but their actions can give us clues on how they feel. So what does it mean if your dog chases its tail? While some reasons are more benign than ...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can appear from afar like a slapstick comedy routine, except the script never ends and the sufferer is left metaphorically if not literally chasing his tail. It is one of ...

Owning a dog brings many joys and frustrations. For instance, in order to chaperone my dog from puppyhood into young adulthood, I have been forced to perform all of the following duties, sometimes ...

Golden retrievers are said to be an intelligent breed, yet social media videos often suggest otherwise. Take Nina, for example, who has a unique way of chasing her own tail. In a viral video shared on ...

The question in the title is simple and straightforward, and many people—researchers and non-researchers including dog lovers—all have opinions on the matter. Everyone seems to know why dogs wag their ...

Internet users can't get enough of a deaf pit bull trying to chase his own tail, but there was just one problem—it was only his shadow. Chasing their tail is a common habit among dogs, as they spin ...

Silvia Leonetti and colleagues in the Netherlands, Italy, Austria, the US and Denmark don’t quite explain why dogs wag their tails, but they do explain that it is hard to explain. In a paper called ...