Questions tagged [mixed emotional signals]

What does it mean when a dog's body is stiff and tail is wagging in a stiff, low motion?

Category: Posture

When a dog's body is stiff and its tail is wagging in a stiff, low motion, this is typically a sign of mixed emotional signals. The stiffness in the body and tail often indicates tension, uncertainty, or even a potential threat response, while the wagging tail suggests some level of arousal or excit...