Dra-CU

Hi, I'm Dracu the super cute doxie. I am months old and having a super kind and cute fur dad. My fur dad always makes me happy which wags my long brown tail. Sometimes, I am stubborn which fur dad gets angry with me but my tongue makes him relax and my cute eyes when I cuddle him.

Why do dogs wag their tails?
Dogs will wag their tail to convey a range of emotions: happiness, nervousness, feeling threatened, anxiety, submission and excitement.

It’s thought that when a dog is relaxed, its tail will sit in a resting position. This position will vary depending on the breed of dog. Some dogs have a naturally curly, stiff looking tail, and others may have a long tail that droops behind them in the natural position. When emotions are evoked, tail wagging then occurs.

Studies have shown that the pace and position of the wag will often convey emotion.

If a dog is frightened or submissive, it’ll often hold its tail down and possibly wag it a little between its legs. We’re familiar with this image of a dog that’s been told off by his owner – looking very apologetic and guilty!

Dogs that are alert or excited will hold their tail higher than the natural position. Often this high tail will be wagging furiously – a fast paced wag will often mean a dog is happy or excited. Again – this is something we often see in the park or when we are playing with our dogs. They’ll often adopt a playful stance with their bottom elevated – wagging a high tail as they ask us to throw a ball or play chase. This behaviour is also seen when we greet our dogs after being out for a long time – they’re telling us they missed us and are glad to have us home!

A curious dog who’s interested in its environment will often hold its tail straight out.

An aggressive dog will often have a very stiff, vertical tail.