Tail wagging is a common nonverbal way dogs communicate.
In this article, we will tell you why your pet may be wagging its tail.
Why do dogs wag their tail
Most often, tail wagging is a friendly greeting from your dog.
Tail waves have only a slight width and convey a preliminary greeting from your dog or let you know that “I’m here.”
For example, a dog wags its tail if it meets you or other family members after work.
This way your pet tells you that, he is satisfied and happy.
If the tail wag is slight, it is a shy greeting.
If the wagging is wide and intense, it expresses great joy and happiness of your pet.
A slow wag with the tail down may indicate uncertainty.
A small, quick wobble means the dog may be about to run or fight.
A dog may wag its tail when scolded due to insecurity and anxiety.
Thus, wagging the tail is not always the happiness and joy of the animal.
This could mean the dog is anxious, insecure, feeling threatened, or submissive.
Previously, we talked about why dogs rush at cars on the street.
