Think you know everything about a dog's tail? Get ready to learn even more! These tail-wagging facts will completely shock you! There is so much more to a doggy's tail than you thought!
A dog’s tail is just one of his methods of communication, and according to Psychology Today, certain types of wags indicate specific emotions.Here are some fun facts that might help you figure out what your dog is doing or saying with his tail!
Fact #1
The left brain controls the right side of the body, and the right brain controls the left side of the body. So positive feelings pull a dog’s tail to the right and negative feelings pull it to the left.
Fact #2
Tail shaking is an acquired skill puppies learn when they are old enough to start communicating. This usually starts at about the 45-days-old mark with “tail talking” practiced with mom and any siblings or companion dogs.
Fact #3
Some dogs are able to use their tails as a rudder in the water, and Retriever breeds are especially good at this.
Fact #4
The tail is an extension of the spine, but it’s far more flexible. It’s also more exposed and active, so there’s a greater chance of injury.
Fact #5
A broad swishing wag is friendly and unchallenging, while a slight wag when meeting someone new is a tentative “wait and see” greeting.
Pretty neat, right? It's pretty interesting to learn that doggies can use their tails as a floating device and to communicate with others as well! It makes you appreciate your doggy's tail moments! LOL!
For more information on doggy tails, visit Dogtime.
