Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Doggy Gratitude

Why do dogs wag their tails? According to the awesome Spott's Canine Miscellany, a pawrody by Mike Darton, the reason is as follows:

Dogs wag their tails to communicate. When they're alone, they do not wag their tails no matter how they are feeling. So the wagging of a tail is the delivering of information, and it is certainly not the simple radiating of enjoyment that many people suppose it to be. Very often, in the presence of a human, a wagging tail is a conscious expression of gratitude - for attention, for food, for an anticipated pleasure.

As if I needed another reason to love dogs! And who do you think we have to thank for me coming across this awesome piece of info? It's the fabulous Ellinelle who sent me this lovely book as a gift a while back. I have the most amazing blogger friends!


The image is a cool 'Dog Gratitude' card from maggiesstationery.com

8 comments:

  1. i have pugs so their whole butt wiggles! :oD

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  2. Our dog wags its tail at me but, for some reason, he does it when he's mad haha!

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    1. Koryn, the book says dogs' tail wagging is an indication of anger if it's mostly the tip of it that's wagging. And when it's a full on wag, it most probably means they're feeling grateful!

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  3. ah... how cute. i often wonder what they are thinking.... : )

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  4. ..awww Julia , how did I not seen this earlier ;) thanks for mentioning me ;) he he , when I saw this book I just had a feeling I need to get it for you , just one of the little cuties ;)

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    1. And it's perfect for me!! I honestly enjoyed it so much!! And now I know I have a thankful dog :)

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I appreciate you taking the time to connect and share your thoughts, so thank you for your comment! And while you're at it... Why not tell me what you're thankful for today? ;-)