Can Laser light play make a dog OCD?
In 2007 there was an article on a behavior, that read, there is a study in progress, no conclusive research as of yet, that using a laser does cause a neurological change in animals, dogs are the main animal they are studying. (no site was given) However: this is the response by one of the Veterinary Information Network Behaviorists when asked that same question in 2006: Gary Landsberg on 06/19/2006 4:28:19 PM ET wrote: There is certainly some evidence that dogs that go through intense games of laser or light chasing can develop a repetitive disorder and over-responsiveness with respect to shadows or lights, which may be a result of goal frustration – in other words constant chasing with no ultimate reinforcement. Dogs that get a reward at the end of the chase (e.g. Food, chew toy) and dogs that tire of the chase on their own may be less likely to develop a compulsive disorder but may certainly learn the light chasing “game” with other lights. Cats may develop similar problems but seem
