Many problem behaviors in dogs are anxiety-related, but some appear due to inattention or hyperactivity, says Deirdre V. Lovecky, PhD. She presents ADHD-like behaviors in two articles here using her own dog as an example. Rating scales and other methods of assessment that can help determine canine ADHD are included.
Source: Psychology Today. Link. In part one, the literature on inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, and anxiety in dogs is explored. In part two, ways to evaluate canine personality, inattention, and hyperactivity/impulsivity will be described.