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Nov
Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails In A Circle. Interestingly there is a scientific reason for this. Heres my belief about its meaning and thats all it is a belief. Many videos of reunions between military people returning from deployment and the dogs that stayed behind feature circle wags. Just like us they experience what is called Rapid Eye Movement REM during their deepest stages of sleep.
But research shows that dogs dont wag their tails when they are alone because there is no need. Fast wagging generally indicates positive feelings while a slow wag might mean a dog is feeling cautious or unsure. In this situation the tail wag is usually fast tail carriage is high as a sign of high tension and alert and not always relaxed and cheerful. It is during REM. A dog can tuck their tail under in fear and still bite too. Sometimes a dog will even put his body into the movement his entire body appears to be swinging.
But research shows that dogs dont wag their tails when they are alone because there is no need.
And in fact a dogs tail is probably one of the most expressive parts of its body just ahead of its ears. Just as humans use. Why do dogs wag their tails in a circle. Many videos of reunions between military people returning from deployment and the dogs that stayed behind feature circle wags. Circle wags appear to be done by dogs who are extremely happy. Introducing the Circle Wag in Dogs Also known as helicopter wag or propeller tail the circle wag is a particular tail wag where the tail performs a complete circle.