The dog handler explained the wagging of the dog's tail when growling

Vladimir Golubev, President of the Russian Cynological Federation, explained why a dog wags its tail when it growls.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Friday, May 22, the expert noted that the combination of different signals in a dog is a normal phenomenon: emotions can overlap, and a tail does not always mean friendliness. According to him, people often focus on him and ignore the growl, which can lead to a bite.

He explained that growling is not always associated with aggression. For example, while playing, a dog may bark and growl, but its body remains relaxed — this is an invitation to interaction. Also, this behavior occurs due to impatience when an animal wants to reach a goal, but cannot, or with mixed feelings - for example, when meeting a stranger.

The expert stressed that the most dangerous option is confident aggression, when the dog controls the situation and is ready to attack. In such cases, he added, it is better not to take risks and move away, but to evaluate your dog's behavior taking into account the context.

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Before that, on May 15, Golubev spoke about the signs of dental problems in dogs. The expert warned that caring for a dog includes regular brushing of teeth — it must be carried out daily with the help of special tools and a brush.

Zoopsychologist Yulia Kaleichik said on May 14 that the nuances of raising a dog depend on its character. It is important to look for an approach to a certain type of behavior: aggressive, calm, cowardly, the website writes kp.ru .

Earlier 360.ru He wrote that the growl of a dog is often not a manifestation of aggression, but a way to communicate fear. It is important to distinguish the playful growl of puppies from the defensive one by facial expressions and posture: a relaxed body and wagging tail indicate a game.

Prior to that, dog handler Konstantin Karapetyants told Moscow 24 that the dog is capable of giving about 60 signals about its condition. According to him, for example, a grin, ears pressed to the head and a sharply elongated, slightly quivering tail are signs of an aggressive attitude, writes RT.