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Obsessed With Reflections In Water.

Dan is showing obsessive behaviour signs, especially with water and now with his ball. If he gets into any water – the sea, a river, a large puddle – he is obsessed. Not sure if it’s shadows/light/ movement but he will stay in there to the point of hyperthermia

By Theo Stewart, 3 years ago February 13, 2026
arousal, excitement

Compulsive Behaviour in a Rottweiler: When Stress Overflows

Unless all is still and quiet, Amber can’t settle.

The smallest thing prompts a compulsive sequence of chasing shadows, digging the floor or licking the carpet. She won’t leave their other dog alone.

By Theo Stewart, 8 years ago April 21, 2026
arousal, excitement

Border Collie Herding the Family at Home

Why was Holly barking, heel nipping and unable to switch off? Border Collie Holly has several of the more difficult traits in Collies without work to do that I go to, bearing in mind that I only go to dogs that need help in some way.  This won’t represent the Read more

By Theo Stewart, 10 years ago May 22, 2026
Behaviour and Training

Fixation on Chasing Shadows and Lights

What happens when a simple laser toy triggers an obsession that takes over a dog’s life? It’s not unusual how the fixation started. They have had the little Bichon Frise for just a few weeks – he came over from Ireland with an unknown past. The young lady quite unwittingly Read more

By Theo Stewart, 11 years ago June 6, 2026
arousal, excitement

Young Cocker Spaniel Obsessed with Shadows and Reflections

Why would the young Cocker Spaniel spend his days obsessively chasing shadows, reflections and anything that moves?Blue chases shadows and reflections. If a large bird flies over it’s not the bird he’s interested in but the shadow it casts. It is the same with cars when they are out on Read more

By Theo Stewart, 11 years ago June 15, 2026
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