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1445594 tn?1287146063

Shadow and Light Chasing

Hi,
We rescued a Jack Russel Cross in November 2009. Over the past 6 months she has got very agitated with Light and Shadows. She will sit and stare at a shadow on the wall for ages until we distract her away.

It all started when we used a torch during a powercut - and she chased it until she was worn out!
We walk her twice everyday and she plays well with our other dog,  but I just wondered if this is normal behavour?

Thanks in advance!
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1610898 tn?1298231753
This behaviors(of chasing shadows and lights) are normal to every dog, or almost all of them.
even my dog do this everytime he sees a laser light. Maybe what you should be worrying is that your dog is becoming so friendly to anyone. "Everything that is much is not healthy. " :)
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544774 tn?1217159273
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The behavior is compulsive but nothing to be overly concerned with.
I would not use the as an exercise method but your pet may be predisposed to other compulsive behaviors.
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