My dachshund puppy stares at reflections. How can I stop it?

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My 7 month old miniature dachshund has begun obsessing with reflections and will stare at the wall just waiting for one to appear. I played with him using a laser once when he was a puppy before I learned that you were not supposed to. I don’t want this behavior to get any worse and I was hoping you would have advice as to how to stop this. Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired) | Male | unneutered | 7 months and 25 days old | 12 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

I would try to find other toys to help peek his interest in playing in other ways like a kong, stuffed toys, tennis balls, etc. You can also start teaching him tricks to help him have a "job". You could also hire a trainer to help teach you how to teach him different things. I would also think about getting him on something for anxiety. You could try a calming collar like sentry or adaptil and a calming chew like composure or the prescription formula composure pro. If these don't help, I would talk to your vet about start him on a anti-anxiety medicine like fluoxetine or trazadone. I hope this helps and he stops doing this soon!

My dachshund puppy stares at reflections. How can I stop it?

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