my dog chases his and other dogs tails and chews them

[aundriarenee]

should i get it cut off or have a cone around his neck?

[sabina]

Tail chasing is normal for excited and playful puppies or kittens. However, it can also be a sign of itching and inflammation at the base of the tail, lower back, or anus caused by allergies, liver disease, fleas, or anal sac disease. Tail chasing can also be the start of a compulsive disorder. InstructionsDifficulty: Moderately Easy Things You'll NeedDog Bones Dog Leashes Dog Toys Dog Treats Steps

Step One: Avoid encouraging the behavior with praise, regardless of how funny tail chasing looks.
Step Two: Allow very young, happy puppies to chase their tails for one minute. Then ignore the behavior.
Step Three:Play with your puppy and take him for a walk to release excess energy that often accompanies tail chasing.
Step Four: Ignore the behavior completely in older dogs by doing and saying nothing - even if that means leaving the room.
Step Five: Always have chew toys available. Stress often triggers the behavior.
Step Six: Have your veterinarian screen the animal to rule out causes and provide proper treatment. Drug therapy may be needed in certain cases.
Step Seven: Consult a pet behaviorist for compulsive tail chasers. Tips & WarningsTail chasing seems to be more prevalent in certain breeds. Tail chasing may look cute, but left unchecked, it can become an obsessive/compulsive behavior that can lead to self-mutilation

[Brittany B]

First try scolding him when he does this. And when he listens to you and stops, give him a treat. Do this until he no longer chases tails and chews on them. If this doesn't work, then perhaps a muzzle/cone would be a good idea.

[ray chelle]

well .. cutting it off is just mean. if he chews on them, maybe he's itchy or something is troubling him.

[ktmonline]

Get the cone only if the chewing is causing harm. Otherwise, tail chasing needs to be construed as playing.

[spywaredr]

spray it with bitter apple [ see pet shop ]

[pendleton4068]

spray bitter apple on the tail or maybe some hot sauce ??