Why does my dog spin nonstop when my partner is near? Is it anxiety?

Sounds like she has anxiety. If she is not spayed, you should have that done as hormones can be a cause of anxiety. I also suggest you contact a local, professional, in-home dog trainer. They can help you with some behavior modification to lessen her anxiety symptoms. You can also try using some Adaptil. ( https://www.amazon.com/s?k=adaptil+dog+collar&crid=SQKY5YAMUQP3&sprefix=adaptil+dog%2Caps%2C165&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_11 )

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Athena. I am sorry to hear of all of her recent anxiety. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian to try to if she is experiencing residual anxiety from a noise phobia (fireworks,thunderstorms, etc) or if she is experiencing age related changes known as canine cognitive dysfunction. Depending on the cause or if it is a combination of the two, she may be prescribed an anti-anxiety medication. Hopefully then you can all get some sleep. I hope this information helps!

I'd try putting a Sentry calming collar on Romeo. It releases calming pheromones when in contact with his skin. You can also try pairing it with DAP, a pheromone diffuser that releases calming pheromones when plugged in. I hope this helps!

Obsessive behavior is something learned over time. They do it out of habit. How the behavior came about can be different from pet to pet. Boredom, stress or anxiety can induce a behavior then it just becomes habits, even after the starting factor is resolved. So they can go hand and hand. I would talk to you vet about what his problems are, because they do make medication that can help stress and anxiety and depending on what the obsessive behavior is, you may be able to break the cycle

You have described an obsessive compulsive disorder (aka: stereotypy). You are not likely to change this behavior but you could always consult with a professional dog trainer if you wan to attempt to redirect the behavior which may help to minimize it. ( https://www.sfspca.org/sites/default/files/dog_behavior_repetitive-behavior.pdf )

Paddy could be dealing with a neurological problem, pain, a behavioural issue, or an infectious, endocrine or autoimmune disease that could be causing the spinning. I recommend you make an appointment to have him seen by a vet as soon as possible to help figure out what's going on and start treatment if necessary. Take a video of the behaviour if you can to help your vet get a better idea of what's happening, and make sure you keep Paddy away from dangers like stairs during his spinning episodes.

Hi there. This behavior is actually a common compulsive behavior in Miniature Schauzers, and is thought to have a genetic basis in some affected dogs. It sounds like your veterinarian has done a good job of ruling out an obvious medical issue that could be contributing, such as constipation, spinal pain, dermatitis, anal gland issues, etc. You might consider talking to your vet about a trial course of an anti-inflammatory medication such as prednisone and/or a medication for neuropathic pain such as gabapentin if these things have not been tried yet - some dogs will respond favorably to these meds, even without a specific diagnosis. If there is no response to medical therapy and no evidence of a physical problem can be found, then the problem is likely behavioral. In that case, I would recommend seeing a veterinary behaviorist for a full evaluation and treatment plan, as these issues can be challenging to treat without expert help. Most dogs with compulsive behavior issues will require a detailed training and management plan as well as medication to see significant improvement. You can search for a board-certified veterinary behaviorist in your area here: www.dacvb.org