Tails are just one more physical sign that gives a clear meaning to another dog. It is the nature of the tail wag that indicates whether they are happy or not. A slow stiff tail wag is a definitive sign of not being pleased with another. A quick tail wag that moves the whole back end is one of greeting. Dogs use body language (tails, eyes, teeth, ears, and even piloerection (fur standing on end)) to express what message they would like to convey.
2006-08-31 09:30:58
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answer #1
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answered by Anonymous
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I totally agree with the answer about dogs anal scent glands. This is very true.
Another thing to consider is that people do the exact same thing.
Don't believe me?
Watch some people when they're excited.
Have you ever seen them doing that silly little dance where they hop quickly from foot to foot? Almost like they're running on the spot?
This is the exact same reflex that makes a dog wag his tail.
As for cats. My cat flicks the tip of her tail when she's happy or contented.
And in reply to M.B.
You obviously haven't spent much time around dogs.
Dogs have extremely expressive faces.
When they smile, they light up the room with the biggest, toothy'est slobbery tongued grin.
I can identify a whole range of different emotions on my dogs faces, and on other dogs faces too.
Maybe it's something you learn to see when you've lived with dogs all your life, but it's definitely real.
2006-08-31 09:25:18
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answered by Swampy_Bogtrotter 4
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Dogs and Cats are both very intelligent and very quickly learn ways to express themselves to humans.
Dogs wag their tails when they're happy, cats purr when you stroke them, these are just mother natures ways of expression when animals can't talk.
We have a macaw that talks and he knows the meanings of hello, and goodbye and other simple phrases. We have cats that understand the word "No" and "Sit" and they obey - its just patience and understanding and finding ways of communicating between animals and humans and vice versa.
2006-08-31 09:34:08
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answered by Barry G 2
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they have no other way to express their happiness i guess.. i mean you wouldn't tell the difference between a frowning dog or a smiling dog... all they do is stick their tongue out and drool.. so thats where the tail comes into place
2006-08-31 09:21:00
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answered by M.B. 2
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they don't really do it out of happiness, its more due to something catching thier attention. sometimes dogs wag right before a fight too...and that doesn't seem too happy...
2006-08-31 09:21:54
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answered by Me 2
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dogs have a gland near their asshole which ejects a scent when excited .....wagging of the tail help dissipate it
2006-08-31 09:20:54
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answered by Anonymous
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isnt it brilliant ? i love it when my dog greets me with her tail wagging, i know how much she loves and appreciates me
2006-08-31 09:22:41
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answered by cassey s 3
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i can wag my tail too
2006-08-31 09:22:41
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answered by Mr Kippling 1
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cats and dogs are very different
2006-08-31 09:20:33
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answered by vicky l 6
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Why do you shiver when you feel uncomfortable and tingle, when you fancy someone?
Same difference!
2006-08-31 09:19:12
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answered by Anonymous
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