A Dog's Tail Position Has Meaning<br /><br />The position of a dog's tail can communicate information about what that dog is thinking and feeling. Here are some examples:<br /><br />Tail held high and still <br /><br />indicates alertness and the desire to portray dominance.<br /><br /><br /><br />Tail held high and wagging <br /><br />shows happiness but also a state of alertness. The dog is cautiously excited but showing dominance.<br /><br />Tail held between the legs<br /><br /> indicates fear or submission.<br /><br />Tail held straight out means <br /><br />that the dog is taking in new information and is so far responding neutrally.<br /><br /><br />
