Have you ever wondered why dogs wag their tails? Experts believe one reason could be because human owners like the rhythm of the tail wag so much, that they've bred breeds of dogs that do it more ...

Researchers have put forward two possible reasons why dogs wag their tails. Four experts came together to write a paper in Biology Letters on the enigma that is tail wagging, because while owners ...

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The mystery of why dogs wag their tail so much has long fascinated humans. Now, scientists think it might be because their owners enjoy the rhythm of the movement. The bond between man and dog is ...