Do you really understand the hidden meaning of a dog’s tail wagging?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Do you really understand the hidden meaning of a dog’s tail wagging?

When a dog meets other dogs, by assuming this posture, looking straight ahead and raising its tail, it is declaring sovereignty.

When your dog assumes this posture and wag its tail back and forth, it means it is trying to impress you.

When the dog’s whole body, including its tail, is relaxed, it means that it is indifferent to the things around it.

When a dog feels threatened, its tail is down or curled up, and its mouth is open, it means that it feels some uncertain threat.


When the dog assumes this posture, it is saying: "Feed me!"

When the dog assumes this posture, it is expressing submission and feeling There are stronger creatures around.


When a dog’s tail wags to the right, it may mean that it is happy or excited.

When a dog’s tail wags to the left, it may mean that it is depressed.


You also need to pay attention to the amplitude of the tail wagging when the dog encounters different people: if it is wagging vigorously to the right, it means they have seen

If it is wagging slowly, Gentleness means they have met someone they don't know or are familiar with.