Tail wagging in dogs is often misinterpreted by the public. While pet professionals know that a wagging tail doesn't necessarily mean a happy dog, there is a lot more information about wagging in the published literature. Tune into this episode to learn about beliefs around tail wagging, development, and how tail position can give us information. The science behind the importance of tails in communication as well as tail wagging asymmetry is also discussed. References and information from this episode can be found at https://behaviory.com/blog