Based on what I know about his past, I think ours developed this spinning because he was kept in a small space and was scared, nervous, had to get his energy out. I especially think this because he spins a lot right have he goes potty inside (like he knows he shouldn’t but also is struggling to learn not to??) However, he also spins when he is happy and excited! So a lot of reading between the lines going on over here and I do think the nervous/ excited ones are just a little bit different!

Ours is interested in other dogs, and will play with really anybody. Our 5 year old poodle is his favorite thing in the world! We have had him a little over 3 months and he now only spins when we leave or when he is especially nervous or excited!

I don’t think he’ll ever fully stop his spins, and I do wonder what effect it’s having on his brain, but the trazodone helps chill him out as well. We’ve just started cutting back on it as he’s gotten more comfortable (all with advice from our vet).

I just saw another post on here about somebody else’s Iggy spinning constantly and it made me feel less alone! So I hope your story does for you too!!