Again - this is something we often see in the park or when we are playing with our dogs. Recent research demonstrates that the direction of the tail wag can communicate complex emotions to other dogs.
On the other hand, more negative emotions are being experienced if a dog wags slightly to the left. Observer dogs were shown to have a slower heartrate and adopt a more relaxed posture if they were shown images or silhouettes of dogs wagging their tail slightly to the right. Some of the observer dogs were even seen to have their hair stand on end when seeing a dog wag more to the left!
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Happy tail is actually an unhappy condition that results from over-enthusiastic wagging of the tail. Most commonly seen in dogs with longer tails pit bulls, Great Danes, and labs are among the typical sufferers , happy tail results when the tail is repeatedly and vigorously banged against surfaces until the skin breaks and it starts to bleed.
Over time the injury can turn into a bleeding ulcer. Many dog owners and vets report that this condition is actually quite vexing as the tail—especially the tip—can be a hard area to keep a bandage on, and, well, dogs will just keep wagging their tail. Your vet can also show you some methods of keeping cuts wrapped at home.
You can observe when over-excited wagging happens and try to channel that energy a bit. Make sure your dog has plenty of exercise and outlets for mental and physical energy. Limber tail is another motion-related tail injury that sometimes occurs in active or sporting dogs. A dog with limber tail may have a limp tail that hangs down, or sticks out horizontally at the base then hangs down toward the end of the tail.
Their tail may also be immobile, and they may show discomfort and lethargy, or they may be licking or chewing the tail or have raised fur at the top of the tail. This condition typically comes on suddenly and can typically be treated with rest—spontaneous recovery occurs in most cases within a few days to two weeks. This can be a serious injury as it can affect not only the nerves that control tail movement, but also those that control elimination, which can lead to incontinence.
Sometimes breaks, nerve damage and other tail injuries may not be immediately apparent. Pet health is an important topic. We deliver evidence-based advice and medically reviewed facts that focus on pet nutrition, health, and well-being. The mission of this site is to help people provide the best care possible for their dogs by publishing only trustworthy, accurate, and timely health information from a group of passionate experts.
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To better communicate with your canine companion, learn some tips on reading dog body language. Tail wagging seems like an obvious body language signal. People misinterpret this signal all the time. All a wagging tail means is that the dog is emotionally aroused.
It could be excitement, but it could be frustration or worse. Basically, the faster the wag, the more aroused the dog. A faster twitch-like wag indicates a higher level of arousal and possibly in a negative way. Think of a guard dog on alert. The direction of the wag may hold clues as well. A recent study on tail-wagging showed that dogs tend to wag more to the right when they feel positive about something, like interacting with their owner.
Tails wagged more to the left when dogs faced something negative. Essentially, the higher the tail, the more assertive the dog. Dogs with their tails pointing down to the ground or even tucked between their legs are feeling fear and stress. Dogs with their tails held up like a flag are feeling confident, perhaps even aggressive. Relaxed dogs hold their tails in a neutral position, but neutral depends on the breed.
Some breeds, like Chow Chows , have tails that naturally curl over their backs whereas breeds like the Italian Greyhound have a very low neutral tail position.
Technically called piloerection , the fur can fluff up across the shoulders or down the back and all the way to the tail.
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