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• Dogs wag their tails for many reasons, but it surprises people that sometimes when they wag, they're always just happy.

• Sometimes dogs can be aggressive, sad, or scared when they wag their tails.

• Dogs can also feel positive emotions, like Happiness, love, and curiosity.

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What are some emotions humans have that dogs don't?

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What are some emotions humans have that dogs don't?

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• The chart shows when dogs stop developing emotions and what emotions they can and can't feel.

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Nelson, Jennifer. “What Emotions Can Your Dog Feel?” IHeartDogs.com, 10 July 2018, iheartdogs.com/what-emotions-can-your-dog-feel/

Cesar's Way Inc. “Warning Signs of Dog Depression.” Cesar's Way, 4 Feb. 2016, www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/problem-behaviors/warning-signs-of-dog-depression.

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Many studies show that dogs don't feel some of the emotions that humans feel.

• One emotion is guilt

• When a dog does something bad, and then acts guilty, they are actually acting out of fear of the consequences

• Another emotion is shame

• They act ashamed when they are not used to something, like a new haircut. In reality, they are just getting used to it.

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• Dogs only wag their tails when around other animals or humans.

• A dog's tail is for more than just communication. It could be used to help dogs with balance.

• Tails are just extensions of the spine.

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Many studies show that dogs can experience depression. Humans can give obvious signs like crying or not participating in activities.

However, dogs don't have this option, so what are some of the warning signs for doggy depression?

Sleeping all the time (Sleeps even when the owner is home, barely acknowledging their presence)

Loss of interest(Looses interest in playing or social activity)

Paw licking(They might lick or bite their paws to sooth themselves)

Avoidance and hiding(Likely to hide because another dog in the pack died and they feel depressed)

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• Wag to the right

• When a dog's tail wags to the right, it generally simulates positive emotions.

•Some dogs wag their tails in circles, and all scientists can figure out is that the must be them feeling mixed emotions.

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• Some studies show that depending on the breed, yes, the emotions they are able to feel may differ.

• There are five emotions that every breed of dog can feel and they are:

• Joy

• Fear

• Anger

• Disgust

• Love

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If a Dog is Aggressive or Angry its Tail Will...

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If a Dog is Aggressive or Angry its Tail Will...

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•Wag up and down

•If a dog's tail is wagging up and down, stay away, it is probably feeling aggressive or angry.

• If a dog is feeling negative emotions, its tail will also most likely wag to the left as well.

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• A few of the emotions a dog can feel are:

• Love, happiness, surprise, disgust, fear, sadness, anger, curiosity, and envy

• Some studies show that dogs have all the emotions that a human develops by the time they are two years old.

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• What do emotions have to do with dogs wagging their tails?

• The direction a dog wags its tail has to do with the emotions it is feeling

• If a dog was angry, it would wag its tail in a different direction that if it was happy or curious