They may also hike up their tail after they poop. “When dogs carry their tails higher, their scent glands are more exposed, which lets others know, ‘Hey, I’m here,'” says certified dog ...

Fleas: Dogs might chase their tails in response to bites near the base of the tail. Impacted Anal Glands: Full anal glands can cause discomfort and tail-chasing as the dog tries to relieve the ...

For this piece on why dogs chase their tails, Sassafras Lowery, CPDT-KA, CTDI, tapped her experience as a certified professional dog trainer, and then Wailani Sung, DVM, DACVB, PhD, a veterinarian ...

For dogs that run in circles because they are bored, a simple solution may be to play fetch or take a walk. Most dogs would rather chase a ball than their own tails, the VCA Animal Hospitals in ...

Pain in your dog's tail may result from a traumatic injury directly to the tail, Creighton says, but it can also crop up due to chronic conditions like arthritis, allergies, or anal gland issues.