Tail wagging is one of the most popular gestures that dogs display.
But not all owners of four-legged pets know what it actually means.
The first and generally accepted opinion is that the dog is simply happy and demonstrating a friendly attitude.
It is believed that the pet is happy to see the owner and wants to be petted. This is true, but not always.
This gesture is a call for petting only if the animal exposes its back or belly. The dog also squats or lies down.
If an animal wags its tail and just stands there, this is a signal that the pet is wary, tense, worried, or insecure.
In this case, there is a possibility that the dog may bite a person.
If the tail wags in a circle, it still indicates a friendly mood and joy.
Experienced dog breeders always consider tail wagging as a complex gesture, because it always has several meanings.
For example, wagging the tail in a defensive posture clearly indicates that the animal is not in the mood for fun.
In this case, it is better not to touch or tease the dog.
Author: Dmitry Bobrov
