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My daughter's cocker spaniel displays a unique, consistent behavior when he looks off into the distance. He focuses and then slowly raises his head. He stops and refocuses at a level position and then, slowly raises his head again. It is such a consistent behavior that I am curious if it is something peculiar to cocker spaniels or spaniels in general.
You've got me stumped, Mary. I'd be curious to know what he does when he spots a bird or a squirrel.
Or on walks when his focus is naturally shifting constantly?
This may be something he does when he's just "looking around" and he's starting with the closest object.
Delores
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| Comment | I don't think rating your knowledge here is fair as you are the second 'expert' who did not know what was going on. The dog does not do this same movement at any other time than when he is sitting and gazing into the distance. I was wondering if it had anything to do with smelling at different levels as his nose goes up along with his eyes :) Thanks much! | ||
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Delores Beck
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Health, nutrition, training. Please note: I used to highly recommend Innova products but, unfortunately, as with Canidae, they have sold out to Proctor & Gamble. This guarantees lower quality to a dangerous point so I will no longer be advising anyone to buy it.
Experience
20 years of owning this breed.
Education/Credentials
Psychology, MA
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