If pet owners can understand their dogs’ daily behaviors in advance, they can prevent some dangers. For example, the different postures of a dog's tail actually have different meanings. So what do dogs use their tails for? What is the use of a dog’s tail? If you have a dog owner, you can come and find out!
Spreading smell: Dogs often sniff each other's buttocks to meet new friends. This behavior is because the dog's buttocks have special glands that can secrete a special smell unique to the dog. When the tail is wagging, it will act like a "fan", allowing the dog to spread its smell farther.
Helps balance: The dog's tail also plays a balancing role, allowing the dog to walk steadily and make difficult jumping or climbing movements easily.
Expressing emotions: In addition, a dog’s tail is also an important part for expressing emotions. When it is happy, the tail wag to the right, and when it is scared, it will tuck its tail. Moreover, the dog’s personality can also be seen from these behaviors.
Dogs generally wag their heads and tails when they are excited or when they see their owner happy. The tail not only sways from side to side, but also keeps spinning. A raised tail means joy; a drooping tail means danger; a motionless tail means uneasiness; a tucked tail means fear; and a rapid and horizontal wagging of the tail symbolizes friendliness.
The movement of the dog's tail is also related to the owner's tone. If the owner speaks to it in a kind voice, it will wag its tail to express happiness; on the contrary, if the owner speaks to it in a harsh voice, it will tuck its tail to express displeasure. That is to say, for dogs, the sound of people talking is only a sound source, an acoustic signal, not a language. A human smile and a dog's tail wagging are similar forms of communication.