Compulsive behaviors in dogs that have a neurological or mental illness component often go beyond simple stress-related habits and reflect deeper disruptions in brain function or neurochemistry. These behaviors, such as obsessive light or shadow chasing, fixation on reflections or moving objects, tail spinning, or relentless licking, can resemble obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in humans. They may stem from abnormalities in neurotransmitters like serotonin or dopamine, which regulate mood an

53K views · 1.5K reactions | 5 Potential Causes of Unwanted Behavior in Dogs: 1) Excess energy from a lack of exercise. (Body) 2) Lack of mental stimulation / boredom. (Mind) 3) Unstable energy of humans in the home  (Spirit) 4) Incompatible energy between dog and human. 5) Lack of leadership. What are some other reasons you think dogs can exhibit unwanted behaviors?? | Pack Leader Dog Psychology & Behavior | Facebook