Puppies use their tails to send social signals

According to research from Animal Planet, dogs do not wag their tails when they are alone. They only wag their tails when there are people or other animals around them. tail to communicate. And the behavior of tail wagging is not innate. Dogs don't start wagging their tails until they are about 1 month or half a year old. Then they began to practice using this behavior to communicate with their parents or mothers.

Puppies use their tails to express emotions

For example, when a dog sees you for the first time, it will wag its tail gently, which means it is tentatively saying hello; when the dog raises its tail high A fast wagging means it wants to intimidate you; a wide wagging means friendly; a gentle wagging tail in a "half-mast" style means it is neither excited nor anxious.
If you look at a dog and its tail is pointing to the right, it means it is relaxed and happy; if it is facing left, it means it is nervous, anxious, or even afraid.

Puppies use their tails to maintain balance

Puppies’ tails maintain their own balance, allowing the dog to walk steadily, and when the dog is chasing prey, running or swimming When running, the tail can control the direction. In addition, when running to stop, the tail needs to be shaken to help stop smoothly. Most dogs were used as hunting dogs, and their tails play a very necessary role in maintaining their own balance and helping them hunt.

Puppies use their tails to spread scent

Dogs usually sniff each other’s butts to get to know new friends. This behavior is because dogs’ butts have special glands. The body can secrete a special smell unique to dogs. In addition, when they wag their tails, they will act like a "fan", mainly to spread the smell! A frightened dog's tail hangs down between its hind legs to mask its scent.