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What does it mean when a dog wags its tail and barks?
Dog wagging its tail and barking usually expresses its emotions. First, when a dog feels excited and happy, it will wag its tail from side to side and bark continuously at its owner, which indicates that the dog trusts its owner. Secondly, when a dog senses a threat, it will also wag its tail and bark, but at this time, the dog's tail usually moves slightly and may attack at any time. Therefore, it is recommended that the owner should not approach the dog too closely.
- Excitement and happiness
If the dog's tail wags left and right at a high frequency and barks continuously at the owner, it means the dog is very excited and happy, symbolizing friendship. At this time, the owner can give the dog some response, such as petting its head, playing with it, etc., which helps to deepen the relationship between the dog and the owner.
- Feeling threatened
If the dog's tail is hanging down and wagging gently, and it makes a low growl, it means the dog may be feeling threatened, so it makes this alert movement. If this is the case, it is recommended that the owner should stay away from the dog to avoid being bitten.