Science is always providing new information that allows us to interpret the behaviors of dogs, or to reinterpret behaviors that we thought we understood well—such as the meaning of a dog's wagging ...

Dogs have evolved to communicate emotions through body language as well as bark, especially with their tails. A wagging tail can signal happiness, but its speed, position, and direction add deeper ...

Getting greeted at the door by a wagging tail is one of the purest pleasures of owning a pooch. No matter how big, small, or fluffy your dog’s tail is, they will move it around, often at great speed!

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Our dogs communicate with us all the time, not just with vocalization, but through canine body language like ...