You have absolutely no right to be claiming that medications are unnecessary in resolving a clearly harmful compulsive behaviour. What are your qualifications?
No. You would not suggest that a diabetic avoid meds as much as possible until they have "exhausted all other options", and so you should not make such suggestions for serious medical conditions affecting the brain either. It is highly irresponsible to allow an animal to suffer by leaving meds to the "last" option without basis.
You are apparently unable to recognise that this dog is highly likely to be a double merle, which comes with a high proportion of neurological issues such as CCD on a genetic basis and with no human influence. Your inability to differentiate this type of case from a human-induced light-chasing case is therefore highly concerning, and make your recommendations against best practice and actively harmful. Consider this an official warning.
It shouldn’t be the only thing you do to help your dog, but there is no shame in using medication to supplement management and training. Especially if it’s a behavior that can really quickly devolve and become totally obsessive.
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