Why Your Dog Stares at the Wall (It’s Not Always Ghosts)

About this episode

Dr. Randy explores the reasons behind dogs staring at walls and the potential health implications.

Is your dog staring at the wall or a corner every night? In this episode, Dr. Randy Aronson, VMD, explores why dogs exhibit this strange behavior and whether they are actually "seeing ghosts" or if there is a deeper biological cause. We dive into the sensory world of dogs—discussing how their superior hearing and scent can detect things humans can’t—and when this behavior might actually be a sign of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (dog dementia) or "Sundowner Syndrome." If you’re a proactive pet...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Randy Aronson

Topics covered

• dog behavior
• Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
• Sundowner Syndrome
• dog senses
• pet health

Keywords

• dog staring
• ghosts
• Cognitive Dysfunction
• Sundowner Syndrome
• dog senses
• pet behavior

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