At first glance, most customers would just see a group
of happy dogs wagging their tails.
Not exact matches
Perhaps the most common misinterpretation
of dog behavior is based on the myth that a
dog wagging his tail is
happy and friendly.
You may think a
wagging rear means a
happy dog, but that's not always true, says Siracusa: «It's important to look at the rest
of the body for context.»
On Monday, the 19th, I had the privilege
of watching inmates from NOCC work hard, help
dogs and puppies coming into PAAS headed to Colorado, and see the smiles on the inmate faces and the
happy /
wagging tails
of the
dogs as they were unloaded from partner rescues.
If your
dog exhibits all the qualities necessary for successful
dog agility training, then you will be granted lots
of joy and
happy tail
wagging in the ring.
The residents are given an opportunity to recall the softness
of a cat's warm fur or the
wagging tail
of a
happy dog.
He also
wagged his tell like a
dog which was cute although now I think it was emotional stress which I think near to the end
of his life he was getting in a more comfortable state and got excited when around us,
happy and content.
Pet Factory offers an extensive line
of fun 100 % American Made Beefhide chips and novelty chews to help keep your
dogs happy and their tails
wagging.
It explains why footage
of Pit Bulls being rescued from horrific circumstances usually features skinny, scarred - up
dogs with
wagging tails and
happy tongues joyfully greeting law enforcement officers.
Countless times I've seen shy, scared, mistreated, ungroomed creatures wracked with all kinds
of medical issues blossom into beautiful, proud,
happy tail
wagging dogs, just as they were meant to be.
GROVELAND - A chorus
of happy yapping mutts with their 16 wet noses and
wagging doggie tails greets Rhonda Cline each day when she rolls up the dirtdriveway at her 20 - acre home site.Three cats round out the menagerie, but all but one make themselves scarce when the
dogs run up to Cline.A third cat, Stash, joins in the daily
dog parade because, well, he thinks he's a
dog.It's not his fault, Cline said.The white - and - black tabby cat was raised with more than a dozen canines at Cline's house in rural south Lake County.
Many
of us think that a
wagging tail means a
happy dog, but it's much more complicated than that.
Research performed by University
of Agricultural Sciences Sweden (http://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2014/06/do-
dogs-get-eureka-feeling.html) showed that
dogs who solved a problem and got a reward afterward seemed
happier (i.e. more tail
wagging) than
dogs who just got a reward for no reason.
A
wagging tail usually does mean that a
dog is
happy or excited, but keep in mind that it can also be a warning
of attack.
Tail: A
wagging tail usually does mean that a
dog is
happy or excited, but keep in mind that it can also be a warning
of attack.
You know the signs - the loving glance, a
wagging tail, nudges, kisses, the exited greetings - these are a
dogs ways
of telling us they are
happy with us.
Too often a cute face and
wagging tail inspires individuals to bring home
dogs without really considering the amount
of time and financial resources required to raise healthy and
happy dogs.
Happy tails
wagged to Flyball races, the Pompeyo Family
dogs performing, lots
of meet and greets with re...
Most
happy dog barks and sounds are short with lots
of pauses in between vocalizations and accompanied by lots
of wagging, dancing and forward movement.
When we see the look in their eyes,
happy tails
wagging and people who have been gracious enough to open their hearts and homes to one
of our rescue
dogs — it's all worth it!
When the «
happy» muscles get started
wagging, that tail can become a dangerous weapon as owners
of these
dogs are already aware after being whacked in the shins and thighs a few times.
«I've met some
of these
dogs that don't get to have knee surgery and they
wag their tail and they're
happy... they can still have a good quality
of life and are able to manage.»
Schaier, author
of «
Wag That Tail: A Trainer's Guide to a
Happy Dog», a book that stresses the importance
of exercise and socialization for pets and «What Can You Expect When You Are Expecting a Puppy,» which prepares pet owners on the challenges they may face with their new arrival, says his lifelong love
of dogs began as a child, when he voluntarily trained his friends» and family's pets.
Though they tend to have issues with other
dogs, having another Beagle in the house — if you can stand all the
happy wagging tails — can be a great source
of fun and activity.
Researchers say
dogs have different emotional responses to their peers depending on the direction
of the tail -
wag and that a
wag to the right means they're
happy and relaxed while a
wag to the left seems to indicate stress and aggression.