An animal expert has revealed that dogs can show symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - and it may explain why your pet has difficulty with training. Canine behaviourist Katie Scott-Dyer says it's common for pet owners struggling with problem behaviour to report symptoms on the ADHD spectrum.
While scientific research into canines and the neurodevelopmental disorder is still ongoing, "there are studies on dopamine receptors that are adding weight to the theory that dogs could have ADHD-like behaviours", Katie says. She told the Mirror: "I see a lots of cases where it's thought by the owners that the dog might have ADHD and indeed it can look very much like it.
