Tuck in your tail
There is a folk saying “tuck your tail in”, which means that you should be honest and not overly flashy. This phrase is actually derived from the dog. When a dog is afraid, it will pin its tail tightly between its legs and on its belly to show weakness or obedience to the other party.
Dogs do this because the root of the tail is distributed in the anal glands, the gland can emit a strong smell, including some of their own information, clamping the tail can effectively block the scent signal emitted from the anal area to prevent the “secret” from leaking out, attracting unnecessary attention and strife.
In this case, it is best to take your dog away from this “wrong place” and soothe his broken heart! If you are dealing with an unfamiliar dog, do not give him any excitement, such as yelling or turning away, but remain calm and let the dog understand that he is not threatening.
It should be noted that if the dog pinches the tail for a longer period of time, and does not allow the owner to touch or in pain after being touched will scream there may be disease or injury caused should promptly take it to the doctor for examination.
Slowly wagging the tail
When the dog is in a good mood the whole body will relax, the tail is no exception, it likes to use the slow wagging of the tail to express their comfort and relaxation, while conveying intimacy to each other.
Do not think that the dog requires a lot, sometimes just a caress or an intimate word, are the best reward and return to it if the dog will be held low between the legs, slow and stiff wagging, that it is now because of something or an object hesitant, it is best to clarify the situation before the next move, so as not to make the dog hostile.
Tail up, a little wagging
A competitive dog in the face of the “enemy” or upset opponents in order to show their own strong, sometimes will take the initiative to provoke each other: first the tail up, and then a little wagging.
This provocation is not a reckless move, the dog hopes that the other party to reveal more weaknesses, so that a blow is defeated. In addition to this behavior is also to test the strength of the other dog, so as to decide whether to attack or run away. In the face of this behavior of the dog, must show that they are very strong to show the authority of the master. If it happens between two dogs, it is best to isolate them to avoid a “fight”.
Tail held high and wagged quickly
A dog wagging its tail is not always a sign of friendliness. When it holds its tail high and wags it rapidly, while placing a major portion of its body on its front legs, it is best not to try to approach or make contact with it, as this may cause the dog to think that a fight has begun and to attack.
Keep the tail horizontal and wag quickly
Who says that the same kind of dog has to be a “rival”? Dogs also have their own circle of friends and best friends. Want to know who your dog’s best friend is? Look at the tail and you can see. When the dog’s tail stays horizontal and swings vigorously while the hips are swaying, it must be the dog’s special friend who is greeting each other with a long goodbye.
Let him revel in the joy of the reunion at this time, and don’t be in a hurry to pull him away from his old friend.
Tail up
When a dog’s tail is raised, it generally means that he is confident at this time. However, depending on the situation, there will be some differences in the details.
If a dog’s tail is between parallel and perpendicular, it indicates a high level of dominance;
If the cocked tail appears stiff, the dog is now daring to challenge anyone or their kind.
If the cocked tail is soft, the dog is very confident at this time but will not engage in any overly aggressive behavior
If the tail is curled a bit while cocked upwards, it indicates that the dog is not only confident and full of dominance, he is expecting praise from others to satisfy his small vanity.
For the first and second type of dogs, try not to disturb, either to give orders or normal communication may cause the dog’s dissatisfaction and resistance. For the third and fourth kind of dogs may wish to take the opportunity to arrange some simple training courses, after the successful completion of unstinting praise and encouragement to fully meet its self-esteem, what can be more than this can make the dog excited?
Stationary tail
The tail is an important tool for the dog to convey information, it uses changing speed or wiggling direction to communicate and exchange with each other.
If the dog does not wag after putting his tail up, it is not that something is wrong, but rather an indication that he is momentarily overwhelmed by the unexpected events happening in front of him and has to watch quietly with an uneasy mind. Don’t let your dog be confused for too long, sometimes a simple pointing out can make it clear and turn its attention to other things.
Tail up and wagging
A dog’s tail tilting up and wagging gently is usually a sign of friendship. If the object of this action is the same kind, it means they are playing and are in a good mood.
However, a gentle tail wag is just a general sign of friendliness, when his tail wags vigorously and drives his hips to wiggle, it must be a special friend of the dog, usually a long-awaited greeting. If the object of this action is the master, it means that the dog is full of expectation and longing for the master to meet their own small wishes.
Tail droop
When the dog is scared or upset, if the owner is also present, in order to seek “psychological comfort”, the dog will slowly approach the owner, the tail drops, and from time to time look up to see the owner’s reaction, hoping to get the owner’s reassurance.
This behavior will also be used in the dog to ask for forgiveness, is a way to pamper until the owner’s emotional defenses are broken by its affectionate tactics. If it is the first case, to immediately reassure the dog, you can pick it up and gently pet it or comfort it with words to help the dog build up its confidence.
For the second case, it is no longer appropriate to punish the dog with indifference, depressed mood means that it has realized its mistake, continue to punish will only make the dog’s mood worse, but also destroy the relationship of trust between each other. The dog’s drooping tail may also be a sign of relaxation, as shown by the tail slightly down and away from the hind limbs. For a more relaxed dog, you may want to give it a bath or some training while you are in a good mood, and a happy dog may agree to all of it.
Tail upright
In general, the dog will tail up, indicating that he is confident and in a dominant position. If the dog’s tail is upright while looking very nervous, leaning down slightly and making “whining” sounds, this means the dog is on high alert, potentially aggressive and wary, looking for the next attack.
What’s worse than messing with a highly alert dog? Don’t go up and say hello at this point! In addition, an upright tail is also a more cautious way of greeting dogs when they first meet with their own kind or other things, and they use it to gauge their chances of winning and then decide whether to attack or back off.
Tail hair up
When a dog suddenly raises its tail high, while the hair on the tail or the end of the tail is also raised, it is an external reaction of anxiety, fear and anxiety when the dog is facing a large opponent, but is not sure of victory or defeat.
At this time, in order to make themselves not lose to the opponent in the momentum, the tail hair will be all up, appearing very fluffy and much larger, the tail looks more powerful. If only the hair at the tip of the tail stands up, it means the dog is a little nervous, scared or anxious at this time, and it is telling the other party: “I’m not threatening you, please don’t hurt me! At this point, it is best to take the dog away from the source of fear as soon as possible, while reassuring and encouraging it. Of course, if the dog is overly reactive, it is better to wait for it to calm down before reassuring it, so as not to cause the dog to lose control.
Tail tilt up
Dogs are easy to satisfy” little things, a little thing will make them full of confidence, look at his tail up, walking with his chest up, a look of arrogance, as if to say: “see, this is what the boss should be! Confidence is very good for the mental health of the dog, as long as the dog has not challenged the authority of the owner, it is best not to deliberately combat.
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