Normal Behavior?

coopersmom · 03-25-2007, 10:55 AM

Cooper is a 2 year old female corgi. I got her when she was 8 weeks old. She has done circles as long as I can remember. She does circles when she wants to go out, when its time for a walk, outside when I am raking, when playing with my friend's dogs. Is this a herding behavior? Thanks.

Jespah · 03-25-2007, 11:38 AM

I know non-herding dogs that spin when they are excited. Mine aren't big spinners though.

Cheetah · 03-25-2007, 11:43 AM

Shippo doesn't spin, but he runs circles around me when I'm getting ready to throw the ball lmao...

mtoy · 03-25-2007, 02:43 PM

Millie doesn't spin, but she loves to circle. Everything. Especially if she's excited. I've always chalked it up to normal herding behavior.

Clogs · 03-25-2007, 03:46 PM

Rosie circles in front of us when she is excited or expectant. Always one way - clockwise!

03-25-2007, 10:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
coopersmom Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3	Normal Behavior? Cooper is a 2 year old female corgi. I got her when she was 8 weeks old. She has done circles as long as I can remember. She does circles when she wants to go out, when its time for a walk, outside when I am raking, when playing with my friend's dogs. Is this a herding behavior? Thanks.

03-25-2007, 11:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jespah Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,024 Images: 5	I know non-herding dogs that spin when they are excited. Mine aren't big spinners though. __________________ Deb Toronto, ON, Canada Rupert Jemma

03-25-2007, 11:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cheetah Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 352 Images: 28	Shippo doesn't spin, but he runs circles around me when I'm getting ready to throw the ball lmao...

03-25-2007, 02:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
mtoy Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 48	Millie doesn't spin, but she loves to circle. Everything. Especially if she's excited. I've always chalked it up to normal herding behavior.

03-25-2007, 03:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Clogs Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Frequently seen in a big, green bus. Posts: 362 Images: 5	Rosie circles in front of us when she is excited or expectant. Always one way - clockwise!

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