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

5 Potential Causes of Unwanted Behavior in Dogs:⁣ ⁣ 1) Excess energy from a lack of exercise, which causes boredom and frustration.⁣ (Body)⁣ ⁣ 2) Lack of mental stimulation / psychological challenge, which causes the dog to feel a lack of purpose. ⁣ (Mind)⁣ ⁣ 3) Unstable energy of humans in the home 🏡 Fear, anxiety, anger, hyperactivity, chaotic lifestyle, which leads to dog absorbing and reacting to that energy.⁣ (Spirit/Energy)⁣ ⁣ 4) Incompatibility between the dog and humans in the home and/