There was an article(well actually a video) in Yahoo about maybe 2 weeks ago about what the dog's wagging tail mean. Supposedly that they mean different things? Anybody know?
2007-05-23 09:46:36 · 9 answers · asked by LilMissCrod 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
yes it can mean different things. you need to understand the animals total body language.
2007-05-23 09:48:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
a wagging tail, despite what most people think, does not always mean a happy doggie! Sometimes wagging is a sign of curiosity, and sometimes even aggression. It is really just an overall indicator of the animal being stimulated in some way, whether negative or positive. The height that the dog is holding its tail at and the amount of movement in the tail are two variables in figuring out what the dog is thinking or feeling at that moment.
2007-05-23 09:53:43 · answer #2 · answered by ChaosSounds 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a weird dog--she does wag her tail when my husband comes home, but she usually only wags it for me when she wants something. She'll lay on the floor next to the couch, spreadeagled, growl softly and wag her tail. If I pet her, she stops, but starts up again as soon as I stop!
2007-05-23 09:54:39 · answer #3 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It can mean they are happy, and if you are petting your dog, it means they love you. If they have their tail between their legs and wagging slowly they are scared. Dogs have alot of body language! Glad to help!
2007-05-23 09:54:28 · answer #4 · answered by Red1394 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i saw the same video on the news the other day
it said if they wag it more to the right it means they are happy.
i also think it is the whole gesture such as the ears too.
2007-05-23 10:12:48 · answer #5 · answered by Colleen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah they mean lots of different things there tails and there ears and snouts tells alot.
(wagging=happy, down=scared, ears back=cautious, etc.)
2007-05-23 09:55:51 · answer #6 · answered by kace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to look at the whole boddy jesture there ears there eyes and hight of there head. A fast up raised tail and high heald head is normaly a happy dog
2007-05-23 09:53:27 · answer #7 · answered by Marvelgirl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Their tails indicate thier emotions.
2007-05-23 11:18:10 · answer #8 · answered by odd one out 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is a good thing and the dog is happy
2007-05-23 09:55:07 · answer #9 · answered by al 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋