Paws, Reflect & Heal with Dr. Randy

Why Your Dog Stares at the Wall (It’s Not Always Ghosts)

May 6, 2026·5 min
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Is your dog staring at the wall or a corner every night? In this episode, Dr. Randy Aronson, VMD, explores why dogs exhibit this strange behavior and whether they are actually "seeing ghosts" or if there is a deeper biological cause. We dive into the sensory world of dogs—discussing how their superior hearing and scent can detect things humans can’t—and when this behavior might actually be a sign of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (dog dementia) or "Sundowner Syndrome." If you’re a proactive pet...

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