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TheBlueberry · 09-05-2009, 12:17 AM

Hello,

My year and a half old Yorkie (I got him a couple of months ago) goes in circles nonstop! When he does this I try to get his attention or try to hold him so he stops. As soon as I put him back on the floor he starts all over again! Arghhhhh.... I don't know what to do anymore. Help!

maddiepie · 09-05-2009, 12:19 AM

Maddie does this when she gets really excited. How long does it last? If it is only for a minute or two, he's fine. They are just playing!

daisy mae06 · 09-05-2009, 12:20 AM

hello and welcome to yt .. is your yorkie a rescue? more information is needed.. some times mill dogs will do the circle thing

MollysMum54 · 09-05-2009, 04:08 AM

If its not a playful circling, it can be stress or brain problem of some sort. My old dog used to circle when she started to get dementia..im not saying thats what your pup has, but it can mean lots of different things.

livingdustmops · 09-05-2009, 04:51 AM

Have you had blood work done on your little one? This can be a sign of LS in some dogs or it could be many things. I think it is critical you get your dog to a vet for bloodwork.

yorkie_mama22 · 09-05-2009, 07:19 AM

You need to explain the situation a little more clearly. Lola runs in circles but she is trying to chase her tail lol

yorkie mad · 09-05-2009, 08:40 AM

Tia does this sometimes when Im about to throw her ball, its sooo cute

zcb · 09-05-2009, 06:27 PM

I've seen this several times on Dog Whisperer and he always interrupts the dog when he begins to circle and redirects his attention to something else with either food or a toy. He continues to do this until the dog no longer circles. It actually works. Good luck.

kalina82 · 09-05-2009, 06:32 PM

if this is something that started out of the blue it could be an ear infection or inner ear problem. it could also be a few other medical problems

it can also be behavioral. OCD or stress related.

I'd take him to the vet to make sure nothing is medically wrong and then if he checks out ok i'd go to a behaviorist.

Cesar has had a few episodes about spinning dogs. I recall one with a german shepard. the dog had so much pent up energy that he'd spin to get rid of it. cesar got him a backpack to walk with to help tire him out and it seemed to help.

a vet visit is definitely in order before you try any behavior modifications tho.

Chance · 09-05-2009, 09:12 PM

You should have a bile acid test run on your baby. This is a sign of a liver shunt. I'm not saying it does have a liver shunt, but this is one of the signs. is it picky about eating? How big is your baby?

Lil girl · 01-23-2017, 08:12 AM

My dog run is circles around the couch. And I'm not sure why can somebody please tell me why?

YorkieYardApe · 01-23-2017, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil girl

My dog run is circles around the couch. And I'm not sure why can somebody please tell me why?

Are you walking her enough? Sometimes they can do this to get their energy out. It has to get out one way or another

09-05-2009, 12:17 AM	#1
TheBlueberry Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 11	Help! My Yorkie goes in circles nonstop!! Hello, My year and a half old Yorkie (I got him a couple of months ago) goes in circles nonstop! When he does this I try to get his attention or try to hold him so he stops. As soon as I put him back on the floor he starts all over again! Arghhhhh.... I don't know what to do anymore. Help! __________________ "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." -Ghandi

09-05-2009, 12:20 AM	#3
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	hello and welcome to yt .. is your yorkie a rescue? more information is needed.. some times mill dogs will do the circle thing __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com

09-05-2009, 04:51 AM	#5
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	Have you had blood work done on your little one? This can be a sign of LS in some dogs or it could be many things. I think it is critical you get your dog to a vet for bloodwork. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

09-05-2009, 08:40 AM	#7
yorkie mad ♥Tiny Tia my Furbaby♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: portsmouth england Posts: 1,824 Blog Entries: 7	Tia does this sometimes when Im about to throw her ball, its sooo cute __________________ Lots of love from Julie , Olly &Tia's mummy. Yorkies leave paw prints on our hearts

09-05-2009, 06:27 PM	#8
zcb YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 509	I've seen this several times on Dog Whisperer and he always interrupts the dog when he begins to circle and redirects his attention to something else with either food or a toy. He continues to do this until the dog no longer circles. It actually works. Good luck. __________________ “My little dogs ... heartbeats at my feet.” ― Edith Wharton -

09-05-2009, 12:19 AM	#2
maddiepie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 360	Maddie does this when she gets really excited. How long does it last? If it is only for a minute or two, he's fine. They are just playing!

09-05-2009, 04:08 AM	#4
MollysMum54 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England,UK Posts: 1,176	If its not a playful circling, it can be stress or brain problem of some sort. My old dog used to circle when she started to get dementia..im not saying thats what your pup has, but it can mean lots of different things.

09-05-2009, 07:19 AM	#6
yorkie_mama22 Currently Suspended! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,275	You need to explain the situation a little more clearly. Lola runs in circles but she is trying to chase her tail lol

09-05-2009, 06:32 PM	#9
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	if this is something that started out of the blue it could be an ear infection or inner ear problem. it could also be a few other medical problems it can also be behavioral. OCD or stress related. I'd take him to the vet to make sure nothing is medically wrong and then if he checks out ok i'd go to a behaviorist. Cesar has had a few episodes about spinning dogs. I recall one with a german shepard. the dog had so much pent up energy that he'd spin to get rid of it. cesar got him a backpack to walk with to help tire him out and it seemed to help. a vet visit is definitely in order before you try any behavior modifications tho. __________________ Kellie and Morgan

09-05-2009, 09:12 PM	#10
Chance Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clarkrange Posts: 130	You should have a bile acid test run on your baby. This is a sign of a liver shunt. I'm not saying it does have a liver shunt, but this is one of the signs. is it picky about eating? How big is your baby?

01-23-2017, 08:12 AM	#11
Lil girl YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 1	My dog run is circles around the couch. And I'm not sure why can somebody please tell me why?