(WHTM) — All dog owners know the scene that plays out when they come home: they come home and see their pup standing by the door and wagging its tail rapidly ready to greet you. But why do dogs wag ...

Getting greeted at the door by a wagging tail is one of the purest pleasures of owning a pooch. No matter how big, small, or fluffy your dog’s tail is, they will move it around, often at great speed!

We’ve been misled to believe wagging tails mean happy dogs. This is a dangerous anecdote that unfortunately spans generations. It’s time we dispel this myth. Dogs bite even if their tails are wagging.

As any dog owner knows, there are a few surefire ways to cue a pup’s wagging tail: arriving home from work, picking up their favorite toy or uttering the word “outside.” But why do dogs wag their tail ...