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Susan Nilson, Accredited Cat and Dog Training and Behavior Specialist and Owner/Founder of The Cat and Dog House, shares that research has suggested that dogs tend to wag their tails more to the ...
Tail wagging has long been associated with a pup's mood, but the fascinating -- and often telling -- things about the appendage don't stop there. Here are 10 things you didn't know about dogs' tails.
People whose dogs had the most eye contact with them - a mutual gaze - registered the largest increases in oxytocin levels. The dogs also had an oxytocin spike correlating with that of their owner.
Understanding the body language of dogs is particularly important in preventing dog bites, especially of children. [4] This communication can occur between dogs, or during a dog-human interaction. Such movements primarily involve the tail, the ears, and the head/body. [1] Tail-wagging is a common tail movement used by dogs to communicate.
A dog wags her tail. Small yellow dog with its tail held at maximum height. Tail wagging is the behavior of the dog observed as its tail moves back and forth in the same plane. Within Canidae, specifically Canis lupus familiaris, the tail plays multiple roles, which can include balance, and communication. [1]
1) Punishing dogs has been associated with a strong likelihood of new or increased aggression and other behavior problems; 2) dominance in pet dogs is not a character trait of a dog but rather a power agreement between dogs regarding who has best access to particular resources; and 3) the behavior of dogs controlling access to resources is fluid, not static, depending on context.
A dominant dog turning its head away from a submissive dog – a calming action, indicating that it is not going to attack. [1]: 120 A less dominant dog approaching a dominant dog with its head down, and only on occasion quickly pointing its muzzle towards the higher-status dog – shows no fight is intended. [1]: 120
The right leash should give your dog plenty of freedom to enjoy the environment around them. Atlas Pet Company Lifetime Leash Available in 5ft or 8ft lengths, this leash is made from climbing rope ...