And since they obviously can’t tell us how they’re feeling, how do we know if we’re succeeding? Do supposedly telltale signs like a wagging tail or giving us kisses really mean they’re happy? Levine told us that, no, tail wagging doesn’t necessarily mean a dog is happy. That’s because a wagging tail simply means the dog is aroused in some way. We’re not born knowing that — no dog owner should feel guilty about not knowing how to read their dog.

Source: Huffington Post February 29, 2024 13:12 UTC