[nagdu] tails

[Raven Tolliver]

Yes, a high tail with a stiff or narrow wag is usually a sign of
insecurity . It can be a don't-come-near-me signal.

About the tail injury, I wouldn't make a big deal about it today. Let
him rest his tail. If it is painful to straighten it, then his body is
telling him that shouldn't be done right now. I'd give it a couple
days. As long as it is not cut, broken, or misaligned, he's alright.
You can't accurately check the alignment until he's willing to
straighten it, but it is likely fine.
Is he moping around at all? Like is he being low key and acting like
he wants to rest? Or, is he displaying his normal level of energy?
If he is low-key for the next couple days, fine. But he should bounce
back relatively quickly.
If he's acting normally, save for the tail-wagging, he shouldn't have
any major issues.
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On 9/9/15, Danielle Sykora via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Two tail questions/observations...
> I know that tail position in dogs is a very good indicator of
> emotional status, so I try to pay attention to my dog's tail in
> certain situations. His normal wag when he is excited or happy is
> holding his tail relatively straight out behind him and sweeping it
> from side to side. When he encounters unfamiliar dogs however, his
> tail is curled over his back with only small side to side movements. I
> have some idea of what this means, but I wonder how others would
> interpret this behavior. Knowing whether he is excited or anxious
> around other dogs has definitely altered my approach to dog
> distractions in the past.
>
> Earlier today, my dog got his tail stuck in a door. I know it must
> have hurt because he was yelping and barking for the few seconds it
> took me to get the door back open. He let me examine his tail without
> whining or moving away, but he was pretty tense and wanted to look
> back to see what I was doing. He seems comfortable enough, but he is
> still reluctant to completely straighten his tail. Thoughts...
>
> Danielle and Thai
>
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