My dogs have their own little idiosyncrasies that are quite comical. My senior Dachshund is very reserved and demure, except when it comes to food. Then she turns into a ravaging lionness willing to take anyone down who stands between herself and her dinner. It’s funny because she’s so little yet so fierce with anything edible.

My Pug is just a clown in a dog’s body. All his gestures end up being silly. My favorite is his dinnertime dance. When he hears the kibble hit the bowl, he starts his warmup of excitement by jumping around. Then he literally prances and twirls his way to the spot where I place his dish down before digging in. It’s one of the best parts of my day.

Zebby the Golden Retriever seems to have an adorable quirk as well. The precious pooch chases his tail but sometimes seems to get lost in all the excitement.

In the TikTok from @zebbythegolden, the canine cutie was literally running in circles trying to get a hold of his tail. Zebby was successful a few times but didn’t seem to realize that the more he ran, the more his tail was out of reach.

Zebby stopped at one point, possibly to catch his breath, but looked a little lost. The fur baby’s expression almost seemed to say, “Where am I?” He wasn’t sure of his location or where he placed his tail.

Regardless of his momentary confusion, the fur baby was clearly having a blast and looked over-the-top adorable in action.

Why Do Dogs Chase Their Tails?

Sometimes it’s amusing to see your dog try to catch up with their own tail with such determination. There are several reasons why canines engage in this fast-moving behavior.

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• They’re just having fun — Some dogs enjoy the challenge and activity of trying to catch something almost unattainable. Puppies often engage in this behavior as their way of exploring their world and their bodies.

• Boredom— Canines need daily physical activity and mental stimulation. If they don’t receive that on a regular basis, they’ll create their own ways to exert that energy.

• A possible underlying medical condition — If the tail-chasing seems compulsive and becomes a problem, contact your vet to rule out any health issues causing the behavior.

Zebby’s zest for chasing his tail seemed purely for his own enjoyment. Chances are he quickly got his bearings and resumed his circling game.

This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Nov 10, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.