Dogs Behavior And Laser Pointers! Why Does My Dog Chase The Light?
Ever seen someone use a laser pointer to play with their dog? Many owners think it's funny to watch their dog chase that little red dot of light, and they think it's a bonus to burn off some of their dog’s energy.
Unfortunately, a game of laser pointer chase can be very frustrating for a dog and can lead to behavioral problems.
The movement of a laser pointer triggers a dog's prey drive, which means they want to chase it. It's an unending game with no closure for the dog since they can't ever catch that beam of light, like they can when chasing a toy or food.
Many dogs continue looking for the light beam after the laser pointer has been put away; this is confusing for your dog because the prey has simply disappeared. This can create obsessive compulsive behaviors like frantically looking around for the light, staring at the last location they saw the light, and becoming reactive to flashes of light (such as your watch face catching the sunlight and reflecting on the wall, or the glare of your tablet screen on the floor). Dogs that exhibit behavioral issues are frustrated, confused, and anxious.
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