chasing reflections on the ceiling

Sookie runs laps in our family room staring at the ceiling. From time to time there is a reflection caused by a cell phone or a CD and then she really goes nuts. How do we get her to stop chasing something that is not there?
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You can't. They are prewired to respond to movement. MO used to chase bird shadows across the yard.......for years. She still chases smoke shadows when we burn the fields.
This sounds like an obsessive-compulsive behavior. Oscar has a bit of OCD, and his would manifest itself in incessant licking. He would lick his front legs, the carpet, our legs, etc. Basically, I redirected his behavior to something more positive. If he was licking, I would tell him "no", and "stop", and then get him to play with a toy, or do some basic obedience work with treats. The licking decreased significantly, and now he only does it occasionally, to where I tell him "no" and "stop", and he does.

Does your pup get alot of exercise, like a long walk daily, or runs at the dog park? Sometimes that can help too, as it might help a dog burn off energy and anxiety.

Laurie and Oscar
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