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About Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT
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I have NO MEDICAL background. If your question pertains to a physical concern about your dog -- that is, you think your dog may be sick, whelping problems, trouble breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive urination, excessive drinking, heavy drooling, unexplained physical symptoms of ANY kind, etc -- YOU NEED TO GET OFF THE COMPUTER AND CALL YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT WASTE TIME WAITING FOR AN EMAIL RESPONSE!!! Your dog could be having a medical crisis!
I answer questions pertaining to training of all kinds, behavior, grooming,etc. I am qualified to address questions regarding basic training issues; crate training, housebreaking, behavior management tools, basic obedience skills. You may be interested in visiting: http://bad-dog-good-dog.blogspot.com/ www.housecalls-dogtraining.com

Experience
I have owned the breed for 16 years. Have done conformation, obedience, and pet therapy training. Have been a member of the local breed club; I participate in breed rescue. Have done training in private and group situations.

Education/Credentials
Attended seminars presented by Dr. Patricia McDonnell, PhD, Lesley Nelson, and Cesar Milan.

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Golden Retrievers - 7 month old golden retriever

Expert: Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT - 11/4/2009

Question
Hi
I've had my male golden since he was 8 weeks old.
He is 7 months today, nov. 4. He has chased his tail from the first days I have had him. I had heard someplace that a dog does that when they are bored. I am a widowed retired female, and he is either walking with me or playing with me. He is not bored to my thinking. My question is---"is this a bad habit for my dog to do?
will it hurt his back of hips or something?

Thank you for your time.
Gail Katutis (and Eddie too)q

Answer
You know, I haven't had anyone ask me a question like this before. I did a search for "dog chasing tail" and found a variety of websites. Here is some of the information:

http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/herdmed/applied-ethology/behaviourproblems/tailchase.ht...

http://www.petplace.com/dogs/tail-chasing-in-dogs/page1.aspx

http://ezinearticles.com/?Dog-Obsessive-Behavior-%96-Chasing-Tail&id=380537

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