How does he do this?

Learn to read dog tail messages and decode what your dog is really saying. Discover what every tail position, wag speed, and ...

Much like a facial expression, a dog wagging its tail can be a clue to a wide range of emotions. Though the popular imagination places dog-wagging squarely in the camp of happy emotions, the behavior ...

Have you ever peeked at your dog mid-nap only to see its tail wagging like it’s chasing invisible squirrels? It’s one of those quirky canine mysteries that makes you smile—and wonder why. When you see ...

This blind Golden Retriever sat through his entire birthday song, wagging his tail, and it’s the sweetest thing.

Our pets may not be able to communicate with words, but their actions can give us clues on how they feel. So what does it mean if your dog chases its tail? While some reasons are more benign than ...

The question in the title is simple and straightforward, and many people—researchers and non-researchers including dog lovers—all have opinions on the matter. Everyone seems to know why dogs wag their ...

My best friend is a golden retriever. When I get home, she greets me with a goofy smile and a big wag of her fluffy tail. I talked about why she has a tail with my friend Jillian Haines. She’s a ...

In the human world, fashion and beauty are fleeting. And when it comes to pets, some dog breeds are stylish too and rock signature looks that never get old, like wrinkly faces, gentleman-like ...

Tail-chasing is fairly common for puppies — they might treat their tails like just another toy. An adult dog who often bites or chases their tail may be bored or in pain, or have worms or fleas.

Have you ever found yourself asking the question, why do dogs have tails? Since most dogs are born with tails, it's safe to assume they're there for a reason — but aside from the fact that they make ...