[The page starts with a big, friendly dog in the center, its tail lifted slightly as if it’s just about to start chasing it. The dog has a happy expression, and there are dotted lines indicating the circular path it might take. Around the dog, there are a few simple, bold illustrations related to the text.]
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**The Science of Tail-Chasing: What Drives this Canine Behavior?**
**Why do dogs chase their tails?**
– At the top of the page, there’s a picture of a dog looking curiously at its tail, with a question mark above its head. This represents the curiosity dogs feel about their tails.
**It’s fun!**
– On the left side, there’s an illustration of a dog with a big smile, chasing its tail in a playful manner. This shows that dogs often chase their tails for fun.
**Exercise**
– On the right side, there’s an image of a dog panting happily after a tail-chase, showing that it’s a good way for dogs to get some exercise.
**Boredom or Anxiety**
– Near the bottom, there’s a picture of a dog sitting alone with a toy beside it, looking a bit sad. This shows that sometimes dogs chase their tails because they feel bored or anxious.
**What can we do?**
– At the very bottom, there’s an image of a child playing fetch with the dog, suggesting that playing with dogs can help reduce their need to chase their tails.
**Remember!**
– At the bottom, in big, friendly letters: “Always be kind to dogs and help them feel happy and loved!”
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[The whole page has a border of paw prints and bones, making it fun for toddlers to color, and each section has bold outlines suitable for young children’s coloring skills.]