Regardless of the breed, dogs express a lot with their tails.  In this episode, Bennie and Leslie discuss what all of those different wags actually mean.

Show Highlights

• Today we are talking about your dog’s tail.
• They express a lot with this extension and we are going to decipher what all the different wags mean!       
• Reference episode 124 to learn about your dog’s general body language.
• The emotions a dog has are the basic things such as fear, happiness, anger, love, etc.
• They are basic and never complicated.        
• Communication goes both ways between owners and their dog.   
• Nerves, bones, tendons, and muscles are what makes up your dog’s tail.
• It is actually an extension of your dog’s spine.
• If your dog’s tail is wagging that doesn’t always mean it’s a friendly and happy wag.
• Let’s explore the 5 types of tail indicators that can tell you a lot about how your dog is doing in the moment.
• Remember~ your goal is to always get that “Big Butt Wag!”

 

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