Dog Whining, Pacing and Circling - Important Keys to an Easy-To-Fix Condition
Posted: Wednesday, January 27, 2010
by Sylvia Dickens
Hale Publishing
Are you baffled by your dog's whining, pacing and circling behavior? If you think he is in pain, you are partially right. Dogs will demonstrate this type of behavior when they are anxious.
Don't worry, this is easy to fix.
When a dog does not get enough physical exercise, his energy levels will rise with no appropriate outlet. In this state, he will begin to demonstrate odd or bad behavior as a form of release.
Your dog is a social creature who loves company so it's reasonable that any movement will trigger a happy response. Add to that a lack of exercise and your dog will be overwhelmed at what to do next. This can lead to bad behavior and other responses.
Dog whining, pacing and circling are common reactions. What many owners don't realize is just how much exercise their dogs need. A 10-minute trot around the block might be fine for a small dog, but medium to large dogs, and high energy dogs like Jack Russells need much more.
If you cannot take your dog for a walk, there other things that you can do to ensure that your pet get sufficient exercise.
One excellent outlet is agility training. This exercises not only your dog's body, but his mind. Such a course requires the dog to think constantly as he makes his way through the various obstacles. In their natural environment, dogs run, jump over things, dart under objects, and where reasonable they will venture into caves, down rabbit holes and through fallen logs. This takes a lot of concentration and focus which is replicated through agility training.
At the end of the course, a well-deserved treat and praise from you will keep your dog interested and anxious for more agility exercises.
Agility training is just one option. You can enrol your dog in a local dog social club in your area. If one doesn't exist, why not get one going with other dog owners in your neighborhood? Spend time at the park and let the dogs socialize and play together. This will benefit them greatly, not just in exercise, but in reducing the incidence of aggressive behavior towards other dogs and people.
Is your dog whining, pacing and circling? Is he showing other odd behaviors such as getting overly excited when someone comes to the door? Start by increasing his exercise and you are sure to see an improvement quickly.
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