Overview
Our dogs only wag their tails when they’re happy, right? Actually, a waggy tail doesn’t always mean a happy pooch. Dogs are capable of expressing a range of emotions, and they use their tails to communicate with us and other animals.
Let’s take a look at what it means when your dog wags their tail and how to tell how they’re feeling.
why does a dog wag its tail?
How can I tell if my dog is worried?
What does the wag direction mean?
Tail docking
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Published on 04/11/2021 • Reviewed on 08/02/2023