Why is my dog pacing?

Anxiety or Anxiety Disorder. Dogs, like humans, can experience anxiety, and one of its symptoms is repetitive behavior such as pacing and circling. A dog with this disorder will show abnormal repetitive behavior that can include pacing, circling, incessant tail chasing or excessive licking at himself or objects. read more

Dogs, like humans, can experience anxiety, and one of its symptoms is repetitive behavior such as pacing and circling. If your dog's current environment is stressful, if he has little room to move and lacks mental or physical stimulation -- or if fireworks or thunderstorms are in the area -- your dog could be feeling anxious. read more

Why Your Dog is Pacing and Unsettled Different dogs showcase this behavior for different reasons. However, there are several common reasons behind excessive pacing in dogs. read more

Pacing in dogs can be caused by a number of different things, some of which are medical. Vision problems in senior pooches can lead to pacing, as can dietary imbalances in super-hyper pets, for example. Because of these possibilities, a thorough veterinary examination is a must -- as soon as possible. read more