THE DIFFERENT DOG TAIL WAGS AND THEIR MEANINGS

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:03):
Fantastic and weird science.

Speaker 2 (00:10):
Welcome to the Weird Science Facts Podcast. We provide a
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Speaker 3 (00:30):
We've always seen a tail dog waggon's tail. Tail is
worth a thousand words, some argue, but as always, a
tail wag its signal of happiness. Let's take a look.
A high, back and forth wag, according to some experts,
is a sign of happiness. The horizontal tale indicates though
your dog is curious about his surroundings. A tucked wagging

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tail shows worry or insecurity. A vertical tale, even if wagging,
can indicate aggression. Wagging to the right supports a message,
while to the left may indicate your pain is feeling
scared or worried. A dog who carries her tail high
all the time may be confidence spreading anal gland sense.

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Low tail carriage may mean a dog is trying to
lay low. A faster the wag, the more passionate the message.
And you know you probably use somebody. You're gonna be
asking what about the dogs you don't have tails well. Interestingly,
dogs who do not have tails need to be much
more cautious mingling with canine counterparts, as they can't convey
their message as well. You see, a dog's tail helps

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not only to provide balance, but as also a key
player in canine communication. With a little practice, you can
understand your pet's tail a bit better, helping you to
understand and reinforce good behavior.