They may also hike up their tail after they poop. “When dogs carry their tails higher, their scent glands are more exposed, which lets others know, ‘Hey, I’m here,'” says certified dog ...

So this dog's tail wags will spread his scent around announcing "I am here." Compare this to a frightened dog who holds his tail between his legs covering the anal glands so that his scent does ...

Fleas: Dogs might chase their tails in response to bites near the base of the tail. Impacted Anal Glands: Full anal glands can cause discomfort and tail-chasing as the dog tries to relieve the ...

For this piece on why dogs chase their tails, Sassafras Lowery, CPDT-KA, CTDI, tapped her experience as a certified professional dog trainer, and then Wailani Sung, DVM, DACVB, PhD, a veterinarian ...

Dogs can experience a build-up of fluid in their anal glands, an uncomfortable condition that can lead to pain and itching. But if you don’t see symptoms, don’t treat for it.

Dogs have two anal sacs on either side of their anus, which emit an odor specific to each dog. When your dog wags its tail, it’s also squeezing the muscles around these glands and sending ...

For dogs that run in circles because they are bored, a simple solution may be to play fetch or take a walk. Most dogs would rather chase a ball than their own tails, the VCA Animal Hospitals in ...