Different Tail Positions

Important thing to consider
• Different dog breeds Carr their tail at different heights


Reading tail position needs to be relative to their relative average height

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Tail horizontal, pointing away from dog but not stiff

Sign of attention

It is usually triggered by some event occurring nearby of the approach of someone at distance

Ex: interesting smell in the air




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Tail horizontally straight out , stiff , pointing away from the dog

Stiff tails contains an element of agression

The position of he tail can have a major effect on the meaning on gesture

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Tail up , between horizontal and vertical poison

The sign of a dominant dog

“I am a boss around here, and i am willing to prove it to anyone who double my world”

Removing the stiffness form the tail, holding high position and moving up a bit, relaxed——> confident attitude





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Tail up and slightly curved over the back


“I am the top dog, and everyone knows it”


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Tail lower than horizontal, relaxed, occasional swing back and froth
• Unconcern dog
• All is well

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Tail down ,near hind legs

“I am not feeling well” “ i am a bit depressed”


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Tail tucked between the legs
“I am freightened, don’t hurt me”


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Fast tail wagggin

The faster the speed, the more degree of excitement


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Slight tail wag, swing only small portion of the tail

Greeting

“Hello there”

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Broad tail wag

“I like you “

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Broad tail wag, hip swing

My dog Hank does this all the time

Greeeting after long absence

“Speacial person”

Ranking implication too

“Oh great leader, I am here to do whatever you need”.

Sweepin the floor tail action


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Slow tail wag, tail at “half-mast”

In training, “ I am trying to understand you”



The slower the tail swing, the less sure the dog is

If the dog knows what to do, then they will swing their tail faster