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Why does a dog wag its tail when it is happy: 3 reasons
24.04.2024 14:24
A dog's mood can be determined by a number of signals it gives.
But sometimes the essence of specific animal behavior is not entirely clear - for example, why a dog wags its tail when it is happy.
Biological aspect
Dogs value communication very much – both with people and with other animals. Perhaps that is why nature has come up with a special communication mechanism for them, which they actively use.
When meeting a potential "interlocutor", the dog begins to wag its tail, thereby spreading the smell of anal glands in the air. This "aroma" allows you to recognize a specific animal.
Greetings
When a dog meets a familiar person or a fellow tribesman, it begins to actively wag its tail, thereby expressing greeting and joy from the meeting.
Because dogs cannot express their emotions through words or facial expressions, they use body movements.
An interesting point: zoologists believe that only self-confident dogs resort to wagging their tails, while a dog that feels constrained, on the contrary, will tuck its tail to hide its scent.
Excitation
Finally, in addition to all of the above, the dog's excitement makes it wag its tail. These movements are usually accompanied by a raised head, slightly bent paws and wiggling ears.
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